Maintenance Director

Hammond-Whiting Care Center•Whiting, IN

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 staff, and ensures that equipment and systems function properly and safely. The director also manages departmental operations within budget, provides customer service, and may perform Maintenance Assistant duties as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of maintenance experience.
Proven knowledge of 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, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

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 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.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Implement and interpret the department’s programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform proficiently in competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.