Maintenance Director (nursing home)

Career Strategies•Chicago, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

A skilled nursing facility in the Little Village area of Chicago is seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to oversee the day-to-day maintenance, safety, and physical plant operations of the facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, dependable maintenance professional who understands the unique operational and regulatory requirements of a skilled nursing facility or healthcare environment and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, hospital, assisted living, senior living, or other healthcare environment.
  • Previous experience working with building systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and general facility repairs.
  • Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and life-safety requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all maintenance, repairs, preventative maintenance, and physical plant operations for the facility.
  • Ensure the building, grounds, equipment, utilities, and mechanical systems are properly maintained.
  • Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies.
  • Coordinate and oversee outside contractors and vendors.
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance, and work orders.
  • Ensure the facility remains compliant with applicable healthcare, life-safety, fire, building, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare the facility for regulatory surveys and inspections and address identified deficiencies.
  • Monitor and maintain fire alarm, sprinkler, emergency power, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other critical systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement plan / 401(k)
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Stable, full-time position
  • Employee benefits package
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