Maintenance Director

Pearl Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision

Free Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Job summary

The Pearl of Des Plaines is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead a team of long-term care professionals in a skilled nursing facility. This role involves overseeing general maintenance and repairs across the building while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Pearl Healthcare offers a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and a commitment to delivering exceptional care. If you are a skilled maintenance manager looking for meaningful work, consider joining our team.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience, preferably in a healthcare or skilled nursing setting.
• 1+ year of supervisory or management experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards (OSHA, CMS, state inspections).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Perform general repairs including drywall, painting, and fixtures.
• Perform routine maintenance on building systems like plumbing and lighting.
• Order supplies and materials needed for repairs.
• Perform emergency housekeeping.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or trade school

Job description

The Pearl of Des Plaines is seekinga Maintenance Director to lead a team of long-term care professionals.

This position supports a smaller skilled nursing facility, offering a hands-on Maintenance Director role with a manageable building and overall scope of responsibility.

This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

At Pearl Healthcare,YOUare our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:

• Competitive wage

• Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision

• Free Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• Personal Days

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401K

• Meaningful and rewarding work environment

• Plus much more, Inquire with us today

Description

The Maintenance Director will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.

• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs at facilities.

• Performs general repairs. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.

• Performs routine maintenance on building systems including lighting, flooring, plumbing, painting.

• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.

• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.

• Utilizes supplies and equipment properly without waste.

• Performs emergency housekeeping.

• Works jointly with facility maintenance/housekeeping staff to service floors, all patient rooms, baths, lounges, nurses stations, and offices as assigned.

• Vacuums and shampoos carpeting and rugs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or trade school preferred.

• Maintenance experience, preferably in a healthcare or skilled nursing setting.

• 1+ year of supervisory or management experience.

• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry).

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards (OSHA, CMS, state inspections).

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Proficient in Computer Literacy

• Ability to work on-call or respond to emergencies as needed.

At Pearl Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We arecommitted to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.

Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.