Director of Maintenance
National Health Care Associates
Date: 1 week ago
City: Fairfield, CT
Contract type: Full time
A Great Place to Work
Cambridge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
Director of Maintenance
What You'll Do
As the Director of Maintenance, you and your team will own 24-hour accountability for all aspects of building and grounds maintenance, esthetics and cleanliness. Your expertise in facility maintenance and team leadership will help ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant and cost-effective health care to all guests at the center.
Key Responsibilities
What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Cambridge team enjoys
Qualifications of a Director of Maintenance include
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
Cambridge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
Director of Maintenance
What You'll Do
As the Director of Maintenance, you and your team will own 24-hour accountability for all aspects of building and grounds maintenance, esthetics and cleanliness. Your expertise in facility maintenance and team leadership will help ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant and cost-effective health care to all guests at the center.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the physical plant, mechanically and structurally, inside and out Develop and maintains facility's Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Recruit, hire, train, reward and discipline maintenance technicians. May also oversee housekeeping and/or laundry personnel
- Develop and maintain department schedules and the work of maintenance staff, contractors, and service providers
- Regularly inspect building and grounds to ensure proper repair, cleanliness, and quality of services
- Maintain plumbing systems, boilers and burners, heat and hot water systems
- Plan for new electrical equipment installations and maintain existing equipment
- Apply federal, state and local, safety, sanitary and health codes for plumbing, electrical and building systems
- Apply federal, state and local fire codes including the NFPA 101 code for health care facilities
- Place orders for necessary supplies within the departmental budget, process incoming merchandise, and prepare invoices for approval and payment
What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Cambridge team enjoys
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
Qualifications of a Director of Maintenance include
- Trade School Graduate and/or License Journeyman Mechanic preferred
- 5+ years in Plant Engineering and/or Skilled Trade
- Commitment to upholding safety standards, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct in all aspects of maintenance operations
- Proven leadership abilities with experience in supervising and mentoring staff
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities including the ability to read, write and comprehend English
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Must be available for emergencies during off-duty hours
- Ability to cost out future replacement costs, read and interpret blueprints, and write specifications
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
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