Maintenance Director

Apple Rehab•Middletown, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director ensures the safe, efficient, and effective operation of all building systems at Apple Rehab Middletown, a 70-bed skilled nursing facility. The role oversees the facility’s physical plant, equipment, grounds, and systems, including plumbing, electrical, and structural components. The director supervises the Maintenance Assistant, plans work schedules for assigned personnel, and coordinates and monitors outside vendors and repair services to help protect residents, staff, and visitors. The position includes maintaining required documentation and preventive maintenance schedules, tracking testing of fire alarm and sprinkler systems and generators, advising personnel about potential interruptions or shutdowns, and ensuring compliance with facility policies and applicable local, state, and federal requirements. The director also monitors supplies and spending against budget guidelines and attends department head meetings.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience.
Ability to read and write in English and to understand and follow oral instructions in English.
Ability to understand labels, safety instructions, and department policies and procedures.
Ability to perform routine plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and groundskeeping tasks, including painting, wallpapering, and shoveling snow.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Ability to lift and move heavy items weighing approximately 50–75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a long-term care facility.
Prior experience supervising others.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of all building systems.
Supervise the Maintenance Assistant and plan work schedules for assigned personnel.
Coordinate and monitor outside vendors, service providers, and repair personnel to support the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
Advise appropriate personnel of potential interruptions or shutdowns.
Ensure compliance with facility policies concerning cleanliness, infection control, safety, security, hazardous communication, and fire and disaster plans.
Maintain routine and preventive maintenance schedules and documentation for fire alarm and sprinkler testing, generator testing, and other required records.
Maintain and repair the facility’s physical plant, equipment, grounds, and plumbing, electrical, and structural systems.
Monitor supplies to maintain adequate levels and stay within budget guidelines.
Attend department head meetings.
Cooperate with others and work as part of a team.