Maintenance Director

Skilled Nursing Professionals•Ottawa, KS

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About The Position

Rock Creek of Ottawa is hiring a Maintenance Director to oversee plant operations, housekeeping, and laundry within a continuing care retirement community. The role ensures a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The director supervises department personnel, manages daily operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes safety, cleanliness, and quality resident care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional availability as needed according to facility needs and participation in a team call rotation for maintenance needs. Extensive orientation and training will be provided by the current plant director and a resource team in preparation for the current director’s retirement. The position offers a supportive, welcoming environment with longevity in the IDT department. Salary is $50,000–$75,000, depending on experience. Benefit eligibility for some benefits depends on full-time employment status; benefit details are available at ensignbenefits.com.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of safety standards, infection control practices, and facility maintenance principles.
Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to respond to facility emergencies and perform physical tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

Technical, maintenance, or environmental services training.
Previous supervisory experience in healthcare, long-term care, hospitality, maintenance, housekeeping, or laundry operations.
Strong knowledge of life safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the activities of maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff.
Ensure the facility is clean, sanitary, safe, and in good repair.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs for building systems, equipment, grounds, and resident areas.
Manage laundry operations to ensure timely processing and distribution of resident linens and personal clothing.
Conduct routine facility inspections, identify maintenance, safety, and cleanliness concerns, and ensure timely corrective action.
Maintain compliance with OSHA, infection control, life safety, emergency preparedness, and long-term care regulations.
Monitor departmental budgets, inventory, supplies, and vendor services.
Provide staff training, coaching, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Participate in emergency response activities, disaster preparedness, and facility safety initiatives.
Collaborate with department managers to support resident satisfaction and quality care outcomes.