Maintenance Director

Life Care Centers of America; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Maintenance Director responsible for overseeing maintenance operations while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. This role involves managing maintenance staff, conducting repairs, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a background in various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, alongside strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ maintenance experience.
• Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and direct maintenance programs.
• Schedule preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise maintenance staff.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Building codes knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Maintenance department in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years’ maintenance experience
• Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Knowledgeable of local building codes and ordinances

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, supervise, and direct maintenance programs
• Schedule preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements
• Inspect equipment/systems regular for proper functioning and safety
• Run errands, handing incoming and outgoing freight, and lift and move heavy furniture and equipment
• Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise maintenance staff
• Perform duties as a Maintenance Assistant as needed
• Effectively manage and operate within budget
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer