The Heritage at Meridian Gardens is seeking a Full Time Maintenance Director at our assisted and memory care community located in Columbus, Nebraska. The Maintenance Director position is responsible for maintaining the community at all times. Anticipates, identifies, and corrects all maintenance issues involving the community. Repairs physical structure and grounds and ensures a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and staff by implementing procedures for preventative maintenance and repairs. Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; Minimum one (1) year training and experience in a commensurate role and demonstrated ability to successfully perform duties and responsibilities as described.
Valid driver's license
Basic knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, masonry, grounds keeping, commercial appliance repair, electrical wiring, Multi-meter use, standard practices and a variety of hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities, and safety practices and procedures related to the building trades.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations and review and identify projects needed to be services by outside contractors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs repairs to masonry, woodwork, concrete, and furnishings.
Basic repairs buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches and fuses.
Paints interior and exterior walls and trim.
Cleans internal areas of property including, buffing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waste pick up and removal, and washing windows.
Ensures current and accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests, expenditures, resident room make-ready, work-in-progress, etc.
Serves as liaison for all facilities vendors during visits and inspections.
Adheres to all safety, infection control, building, and life safety guidelines and state regulations for assisted living residences; and is always prepared for state life safety surveys .
Participates in the supervision of maintenance staff. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; and resolving problems.