Maintenance Director

Life Care Center of Acton•Acton, MA

About The Position

The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Maintenance department in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role plans, supervises, and directs maintenance programs; oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, replacements, and inspections; and manages maintenance staff and the department budget. The director may perform Maintenance Assistant duties as needed and supports patient safety, customer service, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of maintenance experience.
Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledge of local building codes and ordinances.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Integrity and professionalism, including adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, and direct maintenance programs.
Schedule preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
Regularly inspect equipment and systems for proper functioning and safety.
Run errands, handle incoming and outgoing freight, and lift and move heavy furniture and equipment.
Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise maintenance staff.
Perform duties as a Maintenance Assistant as needed.
Effectively manage and operate within the budget.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory compliance training.