Director of Plant Maintenance

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:

The Maintenance Director is responsible for hiring and directing staff and to provide dependable maintenance services as defined by CommuniCare Health Services standards while helping to generate profit through continually improving operating efficiencies and reducing costs. The incumbent in this position must present a professional image to all customers and take a pro-active approach in maintaining CHS centers by providing supervision, training, and hands-on assistance. This position must maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including but not limited to Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and the State Department of Health in maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike setting for our residents within fiscal objectives. As a member of the Center Management team, this position works closely with the Center Administrator on all activities and networks with individuals at other CHS facilities and the home office for technical input and guidance.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare work schedules.
• Supervise activities of work team to assure that goals are met.
• As part of the center budget process, prepare and administer annual budget for maintenance.
• Conduct environmental rounds.
• Plan, develop, and schedule preventive maintenance for the center.
• Administer contracts for outsourcing of maintenance functions for those activities that cannot be accomplished using internal resources.
• Performs maintenance activities as required.
• Evaluate staffing needs in maintenance department.
• Monitor inventory of supplies to assure that adequate amounts are kept on hand to meet center demands.
• Participate and contribute as a member or leader of various committees, such as safety, hazardous materials, etc.
• Maintain records of equipment and building repairs and expenses to predict the useful life of equipment and building and future expenses to repair and/or replace.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience plus 3 to 5 years related experience
• Prior work experience in a related field plus at least 3 years prior management/supervisory experience

Benefits

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person‑centered care as a national leader in post‑acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time.

To support our centers and ensure long‑term success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care. These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services. Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities.

Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust. With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else.

We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life—creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide.