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First Atlantic Health Care Maintenance Director in Freeport, Maine
Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne 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
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
Pay on Demand- daily access to your paycheck
401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.