Maintenance Director - Rosewood Manor Rest Home

Rosewood Manor Rest Home, a small, home-like nursing facility in Harwich, MA, is seeking a dependable, experienced, and hands-on Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance, safety, and general upkeep of our facility and grounds.

The Maintenance Director plays an important role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, clean, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, families, and visitors. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, organized, mechanically inclined, dependable, and comfortable working independently while coordinating with management, staff, vendors, inspectors, and contractors.

Requirements

• The Maintenance Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and safety of the building and property.
• Identify maintenance and safety concerns and address issues promptly.
• Maintain the facility's preventative maintenance schedule and documentation.
• Maintain heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water, plumbing, and other building systems; coordinate professional service when specialized work is required.
• Perform general repairs and preventative maintenance, including basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, drywall, doors, locks, fixtures, and other building repairs within the scope of the position.
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies
• Assist with maintaining fire and life-safety systems and coordinate required inspections, testing, repairs, and servicing by qualified vendors.
• Maintain records of inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance, service calls, permits, certificates, and vendor work.
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors and service providers working on the property.
• Obtain estimates and assist management with evaluating repair and replacement needs.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, storm preparation, seasonal property maintenance, and general groundskeeping.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response
• Work cooperatively with the Administrator and other department heads to address resident and staff maintenance concerns.
• Assist with preparing the facility for regulatory inspections and correcting identified deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Maintain the physical environment in accordance with applicable Massachusetts requirements, local codes, fire-safety requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and Rosewood Manor policies.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, families, employees, vendors, inspectors, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities management, property maintenance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of general building maintenance and repairs
• Familiarity with Massachusetts building, fire, health, and long-term-care requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine when a qualified contractor is required.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance requests.
• Good organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to respond to facility emergencies when necessary.
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.