Housekeeping and Maintenance Director

Generations Healthcare Network; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

401(k) with company match

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid time off

Teladoc for Immediate Care

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

Albany Care, located in Evanston, IL, seeks a full-time Housekeeping and Maintenance Director to lead the department, plan budgets, and manage repairs. On-call duties apply.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 with full benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule. The role oversees electrical/plumbing maintenance, equipment upkeep, and regulatory compliance within a SMHRF setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in long-term care or health care facility preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, painting, general repairs, HVAC in large facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Illinois Driver’s License required.
• Familiarity with Life Safety Code, JCAHO/OBRA/OSHA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of electricity and plumbing in the facility.
• Maintenance of appliances, machinery, and laundry equipment.
• Schedule and document hot water checks in residents' rooms and bathrooms.
• Check and replace air filters.
• Supervise repairs, renovations, and routine maintenance.
• Modify department policies to ensure compliance and training.
• Be available for emergencies and urgent repairs.
• Work monthly rotation as weekend supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D

Job description

HOUSEKEEPING and MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR – Albany Care, Evanston, IL

Albany Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) in Evanston, IL, has an Opening for a Full Time Housekeeping and Maintenance Director.

We offer you a Salary of $50k-$60k, Plus Full Benefits, with a M-F Schedule.

~ The Maintenance and Housekeeping Director will be On Call as Needed ~

The Director of Housekeeping and Maintenance is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting/ordering supplies, repairs, emergencies as well as the physical management of Housekeeping and Maintenance employees.

In Addition to a Competitive Salary, We Also Offer You:

• Choice of several health insurance plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Teladoc for Immediate Care (when enrolled in a health plan)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Opportunity for Advancement

Responsibilities of the Housekeeping and Maintenance Director:

• Maintenance of all electricity and plumbing in the facility
• Maintenance of all appliances and machinery, and laundry equipment
• Maintain and document schedule of hot water checks in residents’ rooms, baths, showers and all general hot water sources in the facility
• Check and replace air filters
• Supervise all repairs, construction, renovation, and remodeling and routine maintenance of the building
• Modify department policies to assure compliance and in-service all affected personnel accordingly
• Be available to troubleshoot emergencies and urgent repairs
• Work monthly rotation as weekend supervisor as part of Department Head responsibilities

Requirements of the Housekeeping and Maintenance Director:

• A high school diploma or G.E.D preferred
• A valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Life Safety Code experience a plus
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a Long-Term Care or other health care facility preferred
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electricity, painting, general repairs, heating and air-conditioning in large facilities – Licensure or certification in any of these areas preferred
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move equipment, supplies, etc in excuss of fifty (50) pounds required.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, OSHA, LSC, IDPH, AND HFS regulations relevant to Housekeeping, Maintenance, laundry and employment
• Good administrative, leadership, managerial, organizational, planning and interpersonal skills
• High degree of professionalism

Albany Care is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDHP). We are dedicated to the treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric illnesses. Located in a residential housing setting in beautiful Evanston, Illinois, we treat a variety of conditions, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, as well as those who are dually diagnosed with a mental illness and substance use disorders. To learn more about our facility, go to our website at www.albanycare.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer