Maintenance Director

Jenmax Group; Caseyville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

La Bella is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead the maintenance department for our skilled nursing facilities in Illinois. You will ensure safety, manage staffing, and supervise daily maintenance operations to protect residents and keep the facility in top condition.

You will coordinate with external vendors, implement preventive maintenance, and respond to emergencies while maintaining essential building systems and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education or equivalent.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in long-term care.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility and grounds to meet safety codes.
• Oversee and supervise maintenance department operations and staffing.
• Inspect storage, work and utility rooms for upkeep and supplies.
• Participate in facility surveys by governmental services.
• Supervise external contractors per contracts/work orders.
• Establish a preventative maintenance program.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Life safety systems

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Boilers

Generators

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

We are proud to introduce the Maintenance Director role at La Bella, a dedicated provider of exceptional care and support through skilled nursing facilities in Illinois. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in maintaining the internal and external aspects of our Healthcare facility and grounds.

About the Role

As the Maintenance Director, you will oversee and supervise all aspects of the maintenance department, ensuring that the facility and grounds meet all related safety codes and that equipment and systems maintenance schedules are monitored and followed. Your work will directly impact the daily lives of our residents, ensuring their comfort and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is well-maintained in a safe and comfortable manner
• Manage the operations of the Maintenance Department by adhering to proper staffing and scheduling of personnel
• Inspect storage rooms, work rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep and supply control
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized governmental services
• Ensure that outside services are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders
• Assist in establishing a preventative maintenance program
• Make daily rounds to ensure that maintenance personnel are performing required duties and ensure that appropriate maintenance procedures are being followed
• Maintain fire alarm and other fire protection and preventive systems
• Complete carpentry and other building repairs within the scope of expertise
• Monitor, maintain, and record inventory and orders supplies as needed
• Head snow and ice removal for the sidewalks

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent
• 2 or more years’ experience working maintenance in long-term care
• Working knowledge of multiple systems relevant to nursing home maintenance (ie., HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and life safety systems
• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations
• Must be able to handle calls outside of normal work hours for maintenance emergencies