Maintenance Director

Web Application by Informatics, Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Application by Informatics, Inc seeks a Director of Maintenance for an assisted living community. The role oversees maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry programs, inspects buildings, ensures safety compliance, and manages staff and contractors.

Qualifications include at least two years in an assisted living setting, supervisory experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. A high school diploma is required, with ongoing education encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school graduate. Previous training and experience in basic principles of mechanics, electricity, plumbing, hardware, and landscaping preferred.
• Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to operate common machines, hand tools, and equipment.
• Minimum two years experience in an assisted living community or a similar position.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written directions.
• Experience in dealing with elderly and their needs and requests.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be well organized with time, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
• Must possess consistent initiative, good judgment, and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and grounds regularly for compliance with local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and safety regulations.
• Maintain records of inspections, work performed, and costs.
• Supervise housekeeping staff and contracted services.
• Occasionally supports housekeeping by cleaning resident rooms, utility areas, offices, and all common areas, according to daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and communicates needs to Director.
• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions to Executive Director. Assist with special projects and events.
• Remain on call for emergencies. Encourage residents to be as independent as possible. Develop positive relationships with residents and their families.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety management. Maintain MSDS manual for housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance chemicals.
• Must be able to work well with others as a team, managing time effectively.
• Assist in supervisory and administrative duties as assigned by Executive Director.
• Pursue a program of continuing education in assisted living, and Alzheimer’s/dementia, in order to maintain, strengthen, and develop increased knowledge and skills as Director of Maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on tools

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Elderly care experience

Reading & writing

Machine operation

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Tools

General maintenance equipment

Job description

Qualifications

High school graduate. Previous training and experience in basic principles of mechanics, electricity, plumbing, hardware, and landscaping preferred. Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to operate common machines, hand tools, and equipment. Minimum two years experience in an assisted living community or a similar position. Ability to read, write, and follow written directions. Experience in dealing with elderly and their needs and requests. Supervisory experience required. Ability to work well with others. Must be well organized with time, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Must possess consistent initiative, good judgment, and leadership ability.

Job Purpose

To insure the overall care of the community maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry programs.

Essential Functions

Assure the community and grounds are repaired and maintained in proper working order.

• Inspect buildings and grounds regularly for compliance with local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and safety regulations.


• Maintain records of inspections, work performed, and costs.


• Supervise housekeeping staff and contracted services.


• Occasionally supports housekeeping by cleaning resident rooms, utility areas, offices, and all common areas, according to daily, weekly, and monthly schedules. This includes vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sweeping, waxing, scouring, polishing, etc.


• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and communicates needs to Director.


• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions to Executive Director. Assist with special projects and events.


• Remain on call for emergencies. Encourage residents to be as independent as possible. Develop positive relationships with residents and their families.


• Maintain confidentiality of residents, staff, and visitors.


• Demonstrate knowledge of safety management. Maintain MSDS manual for housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance chemicals.


• Must be able to work well with others as a team, managing time effectively.


• Assist in supervisory and administrative duties as assigned by Executive Director.


• Pursue a program of continuing education in assisted living, and Alzheimer’s/dementia, in order to maintain, strengthen, and develop increased knowledge and skills as Director of Maintenance.


• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, moderate lifting and carrying, and activities throughout the day. Must have good vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to communicate with residents, families, co-workers, and visitors. Must have good physical and mental health. Must be neat and clean in appearance.