Maintenance Supervisor

Svdpnky; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Living in Dallas, TX seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to keep our community’s buildings running smoothly. You will oversee routine maintenance, repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and boiler systems, and help install new equipment to control building infrastructure.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic technical training, and the ability to read instructions and travel across the DFW area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school in related area preferred.
• Two or more years of maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend manufacturer instructions.
• Ability to travel throughout the DFW area.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration, AC, ventilation, water and boiler equipment.
• Carpentry repairs and remodeling.
• Assist in establishing a routine preventive maintenance program for all physical plant areas and equipment.
• Repair and install plumbing, electrical, floor tile, ceiling tile and various fixtures.
• Supervise housekeeping personnel.
• Maintain record keeping of completed work and preventive maintenance files.
• Ensure safety of residents, visitors and staff by identifying hazards.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical work

Plumbing

HVAC maintenance

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school in related area

Job description

Forefront Living is looking for a Maintenance Supervisorat the community in Dallas, TX. Our mission is to come together and make each moment matter for those we serve. The Forefront Living family is looking for individuals who want to be a part of our team and help continue our mission.

With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, our family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care - long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice, and palliative care.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for keeping buildings running smoothly by repairing wiring, replacing light bulbs, and installing new equipment like boilers or other machinery that controls the temperature in a building's infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to day routine maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration air conditioning, ventilation, water and boiler equipment, washer, and dryer
• Carpentry, including repair and remolding.
• Assist in establishment of routine preventative maintenance program for all physical plant areas and equipment.
• Repair and install plumbing, electrical, floor tile, ceiling tile and various furniture items, such as: washers, valve systems, faucets, toilet rings, drains, circuit breakers, sockets, light fixtures, motors, photocells, hospital beds, hydraulic equipment, changing filters, etc.
• Purchase supplies as instructed by Director of Facilities
• Assists with painting.
• Assist with inclement weather protection and repair (de-ice parking lots, etc.)
• Maintain record keeping of completed work and preventative maintenance files.
• Models a service and solutions-oriented attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and taking the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients, and co-workers.
• Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards.
• Supervise housekeeping personnel
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Prefer one or more years of technical school in related area.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and clear driving record
• Demonstrated two or more years of experience as a carpenter, painter, plumber,
• electrician, contractor, or general maintenance worker with building maintenance.
• Basic technical knowledge and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of construction principles
• Knowledge of work safety factors
• Ability to read and comprehend manufacturer’s instructions for repairing or installing equipment, not requiring licensed or certified personnel.
• Ability to identify and correct plumbing, electrical and related problems.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and complete assigned tasks (even if there are interruptions from staff and residents)
• Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to travel throughout DFW area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Genuine caring for and interest in the care of seniors, including those with cognitive deficits.
• Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English
• Ability to work independently; able to establish priorities and deadlines
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions, frequent demands and stressful situations
• Ability to organize workflow and document timely and accurately
• Ability to acquire new knowledge to perform additional or more difficult tasks
• Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing, working in association with staff and residents
• Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
• Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures
• Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements
• Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities
• Ability to communicate with all levels of teammates and provide exceptional customer service
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; able to handle confidential information and use good judgement when making decisions
• Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements
• Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
• Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures.