Maintenance Director

Life Care Centers of America; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in North Billerica, MA seeks a Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance department, ensuring compliance with laws and Life Care standards. You will plan and supervise maintenance programs, inspect equipment, and manage staff.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years of maintenance experience, and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; reading blueprints; and familiarity with local building codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledgeable of local building codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and direct maintenance programs.
• Schedule preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements; inspect equipment/systems for proper functioning and safety.
• Run errands, handle incoming and outgoing freight, and lift/move heavy furniture and equipment.
• Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise maintenance staff.
• Perform duties as a Maintenance Assistant as needed.
• Effectively manage and operate within budget.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Building code knowledge

Maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Live the Mission

Position Summary

The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Maintenance department in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years’ maintenance experience
• Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Knowledgeable of local building codes and ordinances

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, supervise, and direct maintenance programs
• Schedule preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacementsInspect equipment/systems regular for proper functioning and safety
• Run errands, handing incoming and outgoing freight, and lift and move heavy furniture and equipment
• Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise maintenance staff
• Perform duties as a Maintenance Assistant as needed
• Effectively manage and operate within budget
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer