Maintenance Director / Facility Maintenance Manager - healthcare center

This is a hands-on facility Maintenance position, not an administrative role.

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Pay Rate:  $60-65k, depending on experience 
• Shift:   Monday-Friday with emergency after hour calls as needed 

You’re not just your job title.  Your role here extends far beyond your job description.  You are a friend and family member to each resident.  You know their name and their story.  You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care.  This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care centers. 

When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.

Join us and make a connection of your own.  Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.

A little more about our center:

he Terrace is a classic Skilled Nursing Facility that has 115 beds, with a heavy emphasis on long term resident care and a small, but growing, short-term physical rehabilitation unit.  This close-knit team is welcoming and always willing to jump in to help out when you need it.  What makes us unique: 

• 30% of our residents are late stage memory care patients and we are one of the only nursing homes in the area with dementia programming.

What you will do in this role:  Our Building/Facility Maintenance person helps make sure our patients are in a safe and comfortable environment.  You will maintain all aspects of the property including building, grounds and equipment needs.  This may entail fixing/maintaining kitchen & office equipment, addressing general plumbing and minor electrical repairs or assessing the needs of the ventilation system.  This is an in-house building or facilities maintenance position and we attempt to address all necessary repairs internally rather than calling an external vendor. 

This is a hands-on facility maintenance position, not an administrative role.

Example of Daily Duties:

• Conduct minor Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC repair and servicing needs.
• Ensure all maintenance activities in a facility are appropriately carried out
• Keep a record of all maintenance and service activities conducted
• Complying with all safety norms and regulations set by IDPH and the industry

What’s in it for you: 

• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan

From our new employee survey:

• 82% surveyed said “People here are willing to give a little extra to get the job done right.”
• 89% surveyed said “When I look at what we accomplished, I feel a sense of pride.”

Join us and be the reason someone smiles today. 

Maintenance Director:  officially we title this job a Maintenance Director, but in other centers it may be called a Handyman, Building Maintenance Assistant or Facilities / Property Maintenance Technician.

What we need from you:

• Ideally seeking entry level management candidates
• Experienced with IDPH survey requirements preferred
• You should have hands-on experience with minor Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC repair and servicing needs
• You should be familiar with (and able to repair) equipment, such as:  PTAC units, and Fire Alarms (systems)
• Must have excellent communication skills, written & verbal, to be able to interact with our employees and residents in the facility
• You should be comfortable working near/around medical patients
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and vehicle for work errands
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  This is a physically demanding position that will involve frequently lifting and carrying objects of 50+ pounds.  
• We follow the CMS & IDPH rules for the Covid-19 vaccine.  You should be fully vaccinated or you will be required to submit an exemption.  Details will be discussed during your interview.   

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. 

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.