Director of Maintenance

Director of Maintenance

At Deutsches Altenheim, we are committed to not only providing compassionate and comprehensive care for our residents, but also maintaining a culture where our staff is not just valued, they are rewarded. We are a leader in the industry when it comes to the value we place on resident care and employee appreciation. In addition, we offer extremely competitive wages, a generous benefits program and opportunities for professional growth, with an emphasis on work/life balance. Simply put, we place an enormous value on our staff and we are not afraid to show it.

Deutsches Altenheim, Inc. has a distinguished legacy of providing compassionate care for seniors, founded and sustained through generous charitable giving and community support. Established in 1914, Deutsches Altenheim was originally designed to serve as a retirement residence for elderly German Americans. As Deutsches Altenheim expanded and flourished, the organization became a pillar in the Greater Boston community, earning a consistent 5-Star rating. Today, the nonprofit continues to offer superior care in a trusting and experienced environment. Its campus in West Roxbury provides long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, and adult day health services to residents and clients of all ethnic, national and religious backgrounds. The Deutsches Altenheim Foundation is a 501(c) (3) supporting organization that operates exclusively to advance the mission of Deutsches Altenheim, Inc.

We are currently seeking a skilled, dedicated and reliable Director of Maintenanceon our campus in West Roxbury, MA!

Position Summary: The Director of Maintenance will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations to assure that our facilities are maintained in a safe and comfortable manner for residents, families and staff. This position coordinates maintenance and repair activities with functions of other departments.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic Life Insurance (company paid 1x annual salary)
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, LTD, STD, Whole Life Insurance)
• Vision Insurance (24+ hours/week)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs and supervises maintenance program (HVAC, chillers, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, oxygen, communications, carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing and similar work; heavy duty cleaning, grounds care, maintenance of institutional equipment and vehicles) schedules maintenance on repair, preventive replacement and new installation basis.
• Orients, instructs and supervises other maintenance personnel. Assigns duties and evaluates work performance.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment for use in department activities.
• Keeps records of work performed and costs involved. May keep employee time sheets.
• Coordinates work of Maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt patient care or normal business functions.
• Advises and consults with Housekeeping Manager and Executive Director on maintenance and repair needs concerning structure, equipment and grounds.
• Inspects all equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and safety. Inspects building and grounds regularly for compliance with local codes, ordinances and safety regulations. Prepares and submits reports, as directed by the Executive Director.
• Able to be on call for emergencies.
• Able to attend department head meetings, sub-committees and workshops
• Be able to perform any or all duties concerned with electricity, plumbing, painting (including resurfacing floors, walls or ceilings), carpentry (including furniture refinishing or repair), mechanics (including equipment and mechanical systems), heating, cooling and water systems, except those services performed under service contract with outside contractors. When an outside contractor performs a service, it is to be supervised by this position.
• Directs or performs duties concerned with maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways, etc. May include gardening, landscaping, clean-up, snow removal, etc except that performed under service contract.
• Perform or direct heavy custodial duties such as scrubbing and buffing, cleaning of basement, storage, and utility areas, washing walls, ceilings, outside windows, changing screens and storm windows, changing light bulbs in ceiling fixtures and housekeeping duties in very high places, removing and disposing of garbage and trash.
• Runs errands, handles incoming and outgoing freight, lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment, and other miscellaneous duties as directed by the administrator.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance and repairs of institutional property, equipment and grounds as directed by the administrator.
• Responsible for the care and use of supplies and maintenance equipment used in performance of duties.
• Regular inspection of property and equipment for compliance with safety regulations.
• Be able to keep adequate records.
• Able to take emergency call.
• Able to cooperate with other employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or graduate of a technical school.
• At least three years experience in maintenance and various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems with experience working in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, local codes and ordinances. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
• Ability to plan, direct others and carry out programs in repair or new construction and/or installation.
• Knowledge of record keeping and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with patients and family members

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week including some on-call responsibilities.

Deutsches Altenheim offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, and more!

Deutsches Altenheim conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. You must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations.

Deutsches Altenheim is an equal opportunity employer, veterans & disability. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.