Area Director of Maintenance - Nebraska

Cascades Healthcare; Hemingford (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cascades Healthcare is seeking a Full-time Area Maintenance Director in Hemingford, Nebraska. This role involves overseeing preventive maintenance and ensuring compliance with skilled nursing facility regulations. You will manage a team while providing training on safety and regulatory standards.

We offer competitive hourly pay, 401(k) matching, and other excellent benefits like tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about working in a collaborative environment, applying your skills in

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of maintenance experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Comfortable with exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50-100 lbs. without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and oversees maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Ensures compliance with regulations for skilled nursing facilities.
• Conducts routine inspections of equipment and safety measures.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems knowledge

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Management skills

Decision-making skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cascades Healthcare - Hemingford, Bridgeport, Crawford Nebraska

Full time Area Maintenance Director

Cascades Healthcare is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we’re always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.

If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Cascades Healthcare may be the right fit for you.

What you'll do:

• Schedules and oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements
• Ensures compliance with regulations for skilled nursing facilities
• Maintains professional relationships with staff, vendors, and inspectors
• Conducts routine inspections of equipment, systems, and life safety measures
• Leads facility emergency preparedness drills
• Manages departmental budget under Administrator direction
• Engages positively with residents
• Supervises maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff, including hiring support
• Safely operates hand tools and small power tools
• Provides staff training on safety, fire protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Performs additional duties as assigned

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly paybased on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generouspaidtime off(PTO)
• Up to $500 per month in nursing school tuition reimbursement

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English; Spanish is a plus
• Basic management and decision-making skills required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two years of maintenance experience (healthcare setting preferred)
• Able to work in varying conditions, including outdoor or confined/unpleasant environments
• Comfortable with exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50-100 lbs. without assistance
• Adequate vision and hearing (with or without assistive devices) to perform duties
• Ability to climb and work on ladders

Why us:

Our Maintenance Supervisors, care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.

If you're a professional who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you.