Maintenance Director

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Richton Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Healthcare Consulting is seeking a Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance department, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable facility operations in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.

You will supervise staff, schedule preventive maintenance, manage outside vendors, and coordinate with administrators to meet safety, environmental, and budget requirements while preserving the integrity of the building and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience in a maintenance-related role.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of boilers, electrical, plumbing, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Licensure in accordance with current standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maintenance Department with proper staffing and scheduling.
• Inspect storage rooms, work rooms, and closets for upkeep and inventory control.
• Participate in facility surveys by government agencies.
• Oversee external contractors and ensure contract/work orders are properly completed.
• Assist in establishing a preventive maintenance program.
• Meet with maintenance staff regularly and solicit cross-department input.
• Identify and document maintenance tasks involving exposure to hazards.
• Conduct daily rounds to ensure proper duties and procedures.
• Maintain fire alarm and other safety systems.
• Carry out carpentry, heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing tasks within scope.
• Monitor inventory and reorder supplies as needed.
• Coordinate snow and ice removal for sidewalks.
• Be on-call for emergencies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Planning & organizing

Staff scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year supervisory experience in maintenance

Valid driver’s license

Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations

Licensing in accordance with applicable standards

Ability to read/write/speak English

Job description

The Maintenance Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the maintenance department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and established company policies and procedures. Ensure the facility is well-maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

Job Knowledge/Duties:

• Manages the operations of the Maintenance Department by adhering to proper staffing and scheduling of personnel
• Inspect storage rooms, work rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc for upkeep and supply control
• Participates in facility surveys made by authorized governmental agencies
• Ensures that outside services are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders
• Assists in establishing a preventative maintenance program
• Meets with maintenance personnel on a regular basis and solicit advice from inter-department supervisors concerning the operation of the maintenance department, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and /or improvement of services
• Assists in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job related maintenance functions to ensure that tasks involving the potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded
• Makes daily rounds to assure that maintenance personnel are performing required duties and assure that appropriate maintenance procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility
• Maintains fire alarm and other fire protection and preventive systems
• Completes carpentry and other building repairs within the scope of expertise
• Maintains heating and cooling systems
• Makes some electrical and plumbing repair within scope of expertise
• Monitors, maintains, and records inventory and orders supplies as needed, ensures supplies are available
• Heads snow and ice removal for the sidewalks
• When required, is on call seven days a week, 24 hours a day for emergencies
• Other duties as required by the Administrator

Education/Experience:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent
• Must have, as a minimum, one year experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance related position
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to withstand inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, freezing conditions, and a noisy, dirty, dusty, or greasy work environment at times
• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations
• Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the facility
• Must possess leadership ability and ability to work in teams
• Must possess the ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and equipment installation

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.