Maintenance Director

Apple Rehab; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career growthopportun

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Short & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Apple Rehab Middletown, a skilled nursing facility, seeks a Maintenance Director to oversee all building systems and grounds. You will supervise the Maintenance Assistant, coordinate external vendors, and ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance across the campus.

You will maintain preventive maintenance schedules, manage fire/sprinkler/generator testing, and ensure operations stay within budget. This role requires leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to resident safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English; follow safety instructions and policies.
• Ability to perform routine plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and grounds tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items (50–75 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations of building systems.
• Supervise Maintenance Assistant; coordinate vendors and service/repair work.
• Advise on interruptions or shutdowns and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain documentation for preventive maintenance, testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Plan work schedules for maintenance personnel and monitor budget adherence.
• Attend department head meetings and manage supplies to stay within budget.

Skills

English literacy

Heavy lifting

Vehicle operation

Job description

Apple Rehab Middletown is a 70 bed skilled nursing facility located in Middletown,CT. Our facility is easily accessible from route 9, minutes from downtown, and on the bus line. Our staff and residents enjoy spending time near our beautiful memorial garden in our large backyard. Our employees dedication and family-like relationships is what sets our building apart from others.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office,right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description

The Maintenance Director demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team. Ensures the safe, efficient and effective operations of all building systems. Supervises the Maintenance Assistant. Coordinates and monitors the activities of outside vendors, service and repairmen to insure the health and safety of residents, staff and visitors. Advises appropriate personnel of any potential interruptions or shutdowns. Ensures the compliance with facility policies regarding cleanliness, infection control, safety, security, hazardous communication program and fire and disaster plans. The Maintenance Director maintains documentation including routine and preventive maintenance schedules, fire alarm and sprinkler systems testing, generator testing and other documentation in compliance with all local, state and federal law. The Maintenance Director is responsible for overall maintenance and repair of the facility’s physical plant, equipment and grounds and its various systems including plumbing, electrical and structural. Plans work schedules for all assigned personnel. Attends department head meetings. Monitors supplies to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and stays with budgetary guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English, write and follow oral instructions in English, as well as understand labels and safety instructions and other department policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform, and working knowledge of, routine plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry grounds keeping tasks including painting, wallpapering, and shoveling snow.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items weighing approximately 50-75 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a long term care facility
• Prior experience supervising others

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit
• Short & Long Term Disability