| Location | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
The Health Center at Standifer Place
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Director of Maintenance
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with assigned after-hours on-call coverage
The Assistant Director of Maintenance is a working manager who assists the Director in maintaining a safe, functional environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position combines hands-on maintenance and repairs with department coordination, survey documentation, and after-hours response.
• TELS implementation and oversight. Lead the setup and ongoing use of TELS, including equipment records, preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and inspection records. Help staff use the system and monitor completion of assigned tasks.
• Survey documentation and recordkeeping. Maintain organized, current books and electronic records for state and federal surveys, including disaster preparedness, sprinkler systems, fire alarm panels, generators, and other required maintenance and life safety documentation. Track inspections, testing, service reports, and corrective actions; coordinate timely completion and alert the Director to missing records or outstanding items.
• After-hours first-call coverage. Serve as the first contact for maintenance calls after hours, either as the primary contact or in a rotation shared with the Director. Assess urgency, respond on-site when necessary, coordinate staff or vendor assistance, and notify the Director of significant issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs involving plumbing, electrical components, heating and cooling systems, equipment, carpentry, and building upkeep within training and authorized scope.
• Inspect buildings and equipment, troubleshoot problems, and promptly address or report unsafe conditions.
• Assist with assigning and prioritizing work, guiding maintenance staff, coordinating vendors, and verifying completed work.
• Maintain accurate work records and follow facility safety, infection prevention, and resident privacy practices.
• Assist with department coverage in the Director’s absence and perform other related duties as assigned.
Relevant maintenance experience and practical knowledge of building systems and repairs required. Supervisory and healthcare facility experience preferred. Must be organized, dependable, able to use computer-based maintenance systems, and able to communicate effectively with staff and vendors. Must be able to perform the essential physical duties, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and using tools, with or without reasonable accommodation. Lift and carry up to 50lbs Prolonged standing with reaching, stooping, bending and climbing of stairs and ladders. Abilitv to load unload and move large equipment and tools. Assuring Resident Safety