Maintenance Director - Skilled Nursing Facility

Maintenance Director

Come join us at St. Patrick's Residence! A Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, we've served the community since 1964. We are a place of life, a place of caring, and more importantly, a true home for our residents.

We are seeking to hire a Maintenance Director.

• $80K to $90K annually based on circumstances including skills, qualifications, degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors.

Maintenance Director Introduction: Maintenance Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Maintenance and Environmental Services Department in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, established home policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator to provide the best care and services to the residents. This role requires a proactive approach to building systems, maintenance tasks, and ensuring all operational functions are fully optimized.

Maintenance Director Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant related position.
• Licensed in accordance with applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
• A working understanding electrical systems, HVAC systems, and various mechanical and architectural systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Director with a Skilled Nursing Facility, or Long Term Care Facility preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to use designated software.
• Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must have sound knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to fire codes and Life Safety.

Maintenance Director Job Summary:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs and activities.
• Manage all critical components such as fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency exits, evacuation plans, fire suppression systems, and emergency lighting.
• Ensure the home remains in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations for Life Safety Code compliance.
• Prepare operating and staffing budgets for maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance staff are properly trained and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper planning, direction, participation, and supervision of both preventative and unplanned maintenance and repair activities to include painting, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical work.
• Purchase within budget the general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment, safety equipment.
• Ensure the home’s Fire Safety program complies with the 2012 version of the Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code.
• Perform regular safety inspections of the home and document the findings.
• Schedule department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules).
• Ensure home’s compliance with multiple OSHA standards.
• Assist with the development, implementation and drilling on the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Ensure the home’s Fire Safety program complies with the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 and NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code 2012 Editions.
• Serve on Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee, Infection Control, Antibiotic Stewardship, Safety and other various committees.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.

We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!

St. Patrick’s can offer you:

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Health (Aetna), Dental, Vision, HSA with employer contribution
• Benefits available 1^st of the mo. following 30 days
• Fully paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental insurances
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace
• Tuition reimbursement
• A mission-based approach to providing nursing care

For more information on employee benefits, please copy/paste this address in your browser: https://www.stpatricksresidence.org/employee-benefits-training-naperville-il/.

Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love℠!

St. Patrick’s Residence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): A working understanding electrical systems, HVAC systems, and various mechanical and architectural systems.
• 3 year(s): Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant related position.

Preferred

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Director with a Skilled Nursing Facility, or Long Term Care Facility preferred.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Skills

Preferred

• Management
• Customer Service

Behaviors

Preferred

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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