Maintenance Director

Hearthstone Nursing & Rehabilitation; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caraday Healthcare in Round Rock, TX seeks a Maintenance Director to lead the maintenance program, grounds upkeep, and safety initiatives across the facility. You will plan, organize, and direct trades, manage external contracts, and ensure reliable operation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on skills, and knowledge of state and federal guidelines. You will develop maintenance logs, coordinate annual fire safety inspections, and promote

Qualifications

• Three years of maintenance facility experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to identify maintenance problems, plan and follow through to their solution in a timely manner.
• In depth understanding of physical plant maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Directs or performs plumbing, painting, carpentry, mechanical, heating, cooling, water systems and minor electrical duties.
• Monitors and supervises all service contracts or other outside contract work.
• Directs or performs maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and security.
• Directs transportation-related maintenance, including vehicles and campus equipment.
• Repairs minor electrical malfunctions and installs new equipment as needed.
• May perform plumbing tasks for heating, water, and sewer systems; unclog drains as required.
• Acts as carpenter for building alterations and maintenance of fixtures and furniture.
• Operates hand and power tools to maintain and repair equipment.
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and uses tools safely.
• Ensures high safety standards are developed and maintained at the facility.
• Coordinates annual fire safety inspections with local fire department and addresses deficiencies.
• Ensures facility and grounds comply with regulations, standards, and fiscal considerations.
• Maintains site maintenance logs and equipment records.
• Ensures major equipment and furnishings are safe and operable or arranged for replacement.
• Establishes procedures for timely repairs of commonly needed equipment.
• Coordinates annual fire safety training for staff and residents.

Skills

Facility maintenance

English communication

Problem identification

Physical plant knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR

JOB CODE: 26

DEPARTMENT: BUILDING & EQUIPMENT

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR

JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the maintenance program and services, grounds maintenance, and upkeep.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct or perform duties concerned with plumbing, painting, carpentry, mechanical, heating, cooling, water systems and minor electrical
• Monitor and supervise all service contracts or other outside contract work
• Direct or perform duties concerned with maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, security, etc.
• Direct or perform duties related to transportation, including maintenance of vehicles and other campus equipment
• Serves as electrician in repairing minor electrical malfunctions and installing new equipment
• May work as a plumber in assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and sewer systems, and in opening clogged drains
• Acts as a carpenter in the alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding forms, wood fixtures and furniture
• May operate hand saw, planer, joiner, shaper, table saw, sanding machine, router, electric drill and other power equipment
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use all tools carefully and as instructed
• Ensure that high standards of safety are developed, met, and maintained at the facility
• Arrange and coordinate annual fire safety inspections with the local fire department; Follow up on any deficiencies or recommendations
• Ensure that the facility and grounds are maintained in accordance with relevant regulations, agency standards, and fiscal consideration
• Develop, implement, and regularly review site-specific maintenance logs
• Ensure that major equipment and furnishings are maintained in safe, operable condition and/or arrange for replacement
• Develop, implement, and review equipment records (included in maintenance logs)
• Establish procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment requiring minor repairs on a frequent basis
• Arrange and coordinate annual fire safety training for all residential services personnel and residents
• Ensure the appropriate use and proper care of the agency maintenance van
• Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests
• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code at all times
• Understand and adhere to the Caraday Healthcare maintenance program
• Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident safety

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Three years of maintenance facility experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with oral and written instructions in English
• Ability to identify maintenance problems, plan and follow through to their solution in a timely manner
• In depth understanding of physical plant maintenance requirements
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines

Preferred

• Prior long term care experience
• Experience in estimating maintenance and repair costs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching up to 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned; including some weekends, holidays and evenings. On Call 24 Hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Maintenance

Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all Team Member and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.