Maintenance Director

Apple Rehab Inc; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career growth

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Short & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Orchard Grove in Montville, CT, is seeking a Maintenance Director for a full-time, in-person role overseeing building systems and safety. You will supervise the maintenance team, coordinate vendors, and ensure compliance with fire and safety, infection control, and disaster plans while maintaining thorough documentation.

Requirements include English literacy, ability to perform routine trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry), a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50–75 pounds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance operations for all building systems.
• Supervises Maintenance Assistant and coordinates with external vendors.
• Ensures health, safety, infection control, security, and fire/disaster plans compliance.
• Maintains documentation, preventive maintenance schedules, and budget adherence.

Skills

English literacy

Maintenance trades

Team supervision

Physical stamina

Valid driver’s license

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Job description

Orchard grove is situated in a quiet country residential community. A 130 bed facility specializing in Short Term Rehab, Long Term Care and a dedicated secured unit. Everyone has a special talent - come make a difference in our patients' lives and share your talents!

Full-time 40 hour Position (in person)

Job Description:

TheMaintenance Directordemonstrates 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. TheMaintenance Directormaintains 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. TheMaintenance Directoris 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