Maintenance Director – Trinity Place

Position Overview

Trinity Place is actively searching for a qualified Maintenance Director to join our team in a full-time capacity. The position’s regular schedule is Monday through Friday, and it includes on-call responsibilities during weekends and after-hours to ensure that the facility’s operations run smoothly at all times.

Primary Responsibilities

The Maintenance Director is responsible for overseeing all physical and mechanical aspects of the facility. This includes ensuring that all operations are compliant with State and Federal regulations. The Director’s duties encompass organizing, implementing, monitoring, and supervising day-to-day maintenance activities. The role requires coverage of all shifts and includes oversight of security functions, with the expectation of unpredictable work hours and callback duties as necessary.

Key Duties

• Maintaining high standards of quality assurance, staff development, customer service, and financial performance within the department.
• Recruiting, scheduling, training, and evaluating maintenance and security staff, as applicable.
• Managing departmental finances, including budget preparation, evaluation of equipment, products, services, and labor, as well as identifying opportunities to reduce costs and maximize resource utilization.
• Processing billing for resident repairs and handling payables for accounting purposes.
• Overseeing facility and equipment maintenance and ensuring adequate inventory of necessary supplies.
• Supporting staff with special projects as needed.
• Coordinating snow and ice removal efforts and providing transportation assistance to staff when required.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating preventive maintenance and safety programs for the buildings and their equipment.
• Establishing and following maintenance policies and procedures and interpreting technical diagrams and manuals to carry out repairs.

• Maintaining all electrical systems, telecommunications, emergency alarms, utilities (indoors and outdoors), HVAC systems, carpentry, painting, soliciting bids for jobs, fleet management, and adhering to legally mandated safety standards.
• Keeping departmental manuals up to date, with a special focus on fire safety documentation, and ensuring records are maintained for State and Federal compliance.
• Completing projects as directed by the Administrator or Executive Director, and contributing feedback on new or revised policies.
• Assessing and recommending facility needs, supplies, equipment, and services provided by outside vendors.
• Ensuring active department participation in disaster planning, utilization of emergency equipment, conducting fire and disaster drills, and maintaining accurate records of such activities.
• Conducting regular safety and quality inspections throughout the facility.
• Overseeing and implementing corrective actions to address deficiencies cited by government inspectors.
• Collaborating with administrative personnel and other departments to plan resident services and address maintenance requests submitted by residents.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Supervising the proper storage and handling of hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Maintenance Director is responsible for supervising maintenance staff, as applicable to the operation of the facility.

Qualifications

• Education: A High School Diploma is required.
• Experience: A minimum of two years in a maintenance-related position is necessary.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, and painting.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of technical school training and the ability to maintain, repair, or rebuild mechanical and electrical equipment commonly found in assisted living or healthcare facilities.
• Previous professional experience in healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with security programming designed for both residents and employees.
• Experience in fleet management.
• Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and other software programs utilized by LSC.

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to consistently lift and move up to 50 pounds, with the capacity to occasionally handle heavier weights as needed.

Working Conditions

• Irregular and unpredictable work hours.
• Potential exposure to chemicals and toxic materials.
• Potential exposure to waste materials.

Equipment Operation

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in operating the following equipment:

• Copy and fax machines, telephones, computers
• Sprinkler and fire alarm systems
• Automobiles, vans, and buses equipped with wheelchair lifts
• Tractors, lawnmowers, mulchers, trimmers, clippers, and other powered lawn equipment
• Hand tools, power tools, gauges, sensing devices, and thermal readers
• Audio-visual equipment, security cameras, and emergency alarm systems
• Hydraulic lifts and related equipment
• Electrical and combustion motors
• HVAC units, related equipment, controls, and service tools
• Generators, boilers, freezers, refrigerators, and other major equipment

If you’re a dependable professional looking for a meaningful opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.

Join Trinity Place and make a difference in our community!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!