Maintenance Director

Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Care and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantics long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

An integral part of our leadership and careteam the Maintenance Director/Manager will keep the building(s) equipmentand utilities in good working order and facility grounds properly maintained toensure a safe environment optimal for quality patient care. This role is a great combination of both hands-on tasks and department management

• Possess an understanding of OSHA and Safety regulations.
• One (1) year supervisory and management experience which may include recruiting staff coaching performance management responsibility of daily department operations.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies.
• Order and requisition supplies and equipment as needed within budgetary guidelines.
• Test emergency generator weekly and monthly as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Know and follow established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department.
• Cooperate with and support other department supervisors and employees.
• Maintain the building in compliance with Federal State and Local codes and laws.
• Lead and attend monthly in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational hour requirements.
• Provide coaching mentoring and performance management to your staff.
• Interview and make recommendations for hiring decisions of maintenance staff.
• Provide training and orientation to new staff within and outside the maintenance department.
• Attend department supervisor meetings and participate on required committees.
• Manage budgets and supplies and fulfill department supervisor responsibilities.

• Practical knowledge of day-to-day maintenance and facility physical plant upkeep
• Experience in HVAC electrical and plumbing preferred
• Lead staff and/or provide strong leadership within the facility
• Organized and detailed
• Integrate well with other department leaders partnering to ensure the highest level of care is delivered
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
• High school diploma