Maintenance Director (SNF)

Heath Austin Manager LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heath Austin Manager LLC is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead the Maintenance Department at a skilled nursing/long term care facility. You will plan, organize, and direct maintenance programs covering electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will manage budgets, supervise staff, coordinate with outside vendors, and maintain facility equipment to support resident care and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a maintenance/plant position.
• Licensed in accordance with applicable standards, codes, labor laws.
• Maintenance Director experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long Term Care preferred.
• Working understanding of electrical, HVAC, and various mechanical/architectural systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department.
• Ensure Life Safety Code compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Review policies and job descriptions annually and suggest revisions.
• Prepare operating and staffing budgets for maintenance and monitor monthly.
• Train staff on safety policies and monitor compliance.
• Oversee preventive and unplanned maintenance across trades (paint, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical).
• Procure tools and supplies within budget; train others in usage.
• Supervise external vendors to ensure contract/work order completion.
• Maintain fire safety program and OSHA training requirements.
• Support Emergency Preparedness Plan and conduct drills/exercises.
• Develop preventive maintenance instructions for facilities and equipment.
• Schedule department work hours and assign tasks.
• Standardize maintenance methods and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Read blueprints to monitor electrical, HVAC, and system upkeep.
• Operate and assess facility machinery and equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Budgeting/cost control

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed/certified maintenance professional

Job description

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant related position.
• Licensed in accordance with applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Director with a Skilled Nursing Facility, or Long Term Care Facility preferred.
• A working understanding electrical systems, HVAC systems, and various mechanical and architectural systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs and activities.

Ensure the facility remains in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations for Life Safety Code compliance.

Review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Assistant Administrator/Administrator.

Prepare operating and staffing budgets for maintenance and monitor monthly.

Ensure maintenance staff are properly trained on safety policies and procedures as well as monitor compliance.

Ensures proper planning, direction, participation, and supervision of both preventative and unplanned maintenance and repair activities in the facility, which includes painting, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical work.

Purchases within budgetary responsibilities the general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment, safety equipment, and trains others in their appropriate use.

Ensures that services performed by outside vendors are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders.

Ensure the facility’s Fire Safety program complies with the 2012 version of the Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code. Includes but is not limited to required fire drills, training on the facility’s fire safety plan, safe use of oxygen, electrical safety.

Ensures facility’s compliance with multiple OSHA standards. Some of OSHA’s required trainings overlap with fire safety requirements. Additional required trainings may include but are not limited to those related to reporting of work-related incidents, bloodborne pathogens-hazardous waste removal, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and ergonomics.

Assists with the development and implementation of the facility’s E emergency Preparedness Plan. A training program must reflect the risks identified in the facility’s risk assessment so that staff can demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures. Drills and exercises are required to test the effectiveness of the training.

Develops and implements preventive maintenance tasks, document instructions and procedures for the preventative maintenance of facility and utility components and office equipment, as well as, mechanical, air conditioning, heating, and electrical systems, etc.

Schedules department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, etc., to expedite work.

Assists in standardizing the methods in which maintenance tasks will be performed.

Ensures the facility’s compliance with the law and other regulatory terms such as safety and building codes.

Reads and interprets blueprints in order to monitor the upkeep of electrical, HVAC, and other systems.

Runs, operates, and assesses technical aspects of facility machinery, equipment, and buildings.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Coordinates all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Delegates administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other maintenance personnel as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties.
• Performs and monitors required inspections of facility equipment.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment free of objects/situations that could cause harm and/or falls to residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Perform routine repair and maintenance to facility.
• Perform regular safety inspections of the facility and document the findings.
• Submit accident/incident reports within twenty-four (24) hours after their occurrence.
• Participate in surveys/inspections by external agencies.
• Develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies identified during a facility survey.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be subject to call back for emergencies.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.