Maintenance Director

About Us:
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 Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

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

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

We want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts plus:

• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible spending account including medical dependent
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.