Assistant Director of Maintenance

The Health Center at Standifer Place; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Center at Standifer Place is seeking an Assistant Director of Maintenance to act as a working manager supporting the Director in maintaining a safe, functional environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The role combines hands-on maintenance with department coordination, survey documentation, and after-hours response.

Responsibilities include overseeing TELS implementation, documenting surveys for state and federal compliance, and serving as the first after-hours contact for

Qualifications

• Relevant maintenance experience and practical knowledge of building systems and repairs required.
• Supervisory and healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Must be organized, dependable, able to use computer-based maintenance systems, and able to communicate effectively with staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• TELS implementation and oversight. Lead setup and ongoing use of TELS, including records and PM schedules.
• Survey documentation and recordkeeping. Maintain books and electronic records for state/federal surveys and life safety docs.
• After-hours first-call coverage. Serve as first contact after hours, coordinate on-site response and notify Director.
• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, building upkeep).
• Inspect buildings and equipment; troubleshoot and address unsafe conditions.
• Assist with assigning and prioritizing work, guiding maintenance staff, coordinating vendors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Dependable

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Assistant Director of Maintenance

The Health Center at Standifer Place

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Director of Maintenance

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with assigned after-hours on-call coverage

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Maintenance is a working manager who assists the Director in maintaining a safe, functional environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position combines hands-on maintenance and repairs with department coordination, survey documentation, and after-hours response.

Primary Management Responsibilities

• TELS implementation and oversight. Lead the setup and ongoing use of TELS, including equipment records, preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and inspection records. Help staff use the system and monitor completion of assigned tasks.
• Survey documentation and recordkeeping. Maintain organized, current books and electronic records for state and federal surveys, including disaster preparedness, sprinkler systems, fire alarm panels, generators, and other required maintenance and life safety documentation. Track inspections, testing, service reports, and corrective actions; coordinate timely completion and alert the Director to missing records or outstanding items.
• After-hours first-call coverage. Serve as the first contact for maintenance calls after hours, either as the primary contact or in a rotation shared with the Director. Assess urgency, respond on-site when necessary, coordinate staff or vendor assistance, and notify the Director of significant issues.

General Maintenance and Leadership Duties

• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs involving plumbing, electrical components, heating and cooling systems, equipment, carpentry, and building upkeep within training and authorized scope.
• Inspect buildings and equipment, troubleshoot problems, and promptly address or report unsafe conditions.
• Assist with assigning and prioritizing work, guiding maintenance staff, coordinating vendors, and verifying completed work.
• Maintain accurate work records and follow facility safety, infection prevention, and resident privacy practices.
• Assist with department coverage in the Director's absence and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Physical Requirements

Relevant maintenance experience and practical knowledge of building systems and repairs required. Supervisory and healthcare facility experience preferred. Must be organized, dependable, able to use computer-based maintenance systems, and able to communicate effectively with staff and vendors. Must be able to perform the essential physical duties, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and using tools, with or without reasonable accommodation. Lift and carry up to 50lbs Prolonged standing with reaching, stooping, bending and climbing of stairs and ladders. Abilitv to load unload and move large equipment and tools. Assuring Resident Safety

2626 Walker Rd.

Chattanooga, TN 37421

423-490-1599