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National Health Care Associates Director of Maintenance in Newtown, Connecticut

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A Great Place to Work

National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Stone Bridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!

We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Stone Bridge, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

We invite you to join our newest team at the Stone Bridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation!

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What You'll Do:

As the Director of Maintenance, you and your team will own 24-hour accountability for all aspects of building and grounds maintenance, esthetics and cleanliness. Your expertise in facility maintenance and team leadership will help ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant and cost-effective health care to all guests at the center.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of the physical plant, mechanically and structurally, inside and out Develop and maintains facility's Emergency Preparedness Plan

  • Recruit, hire, train, reward and discipline maintenance technicians. May also oversee housekeeping and/or laundry personnel

  • Develop and maintain department schedules and the work of maintenance staff, contractors, and service providers

  • Regularly inspect building and grounds to ensure proper repair, cleanliness, and quality of services

  • Maintain plumbing systems, boilers and burners, heat and hot water systems

  • Plan for new electrical equipment installations and maintain existing equipment

  • Apply federal, state and local, safety, sanitary and health codes for plumbing, electrical and building systems

  • Apply federal, state and local fire codes including the NFPA 101 code for health care facilities

  • Place orders for necessary supplies within the departmental budget, process incoming merchandise, and prepare invoices for approval and payment

If you are a maintenance professional with a relentless commitment to ensuring your facility is well-maintained and prepared for anything, we hope you'll consider this opportunity to join our team as the Director of Maintenance.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Stone Bridge family will enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship

  • Support for professional growth and development

  • A collaborative work environment

  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Director of Maintenance include:

  • Trade School Graduate and/or License Journeyman Mechanic preferred

  • 5+ years in Plant Engineering and/or Skilled Trade

  • 3+ years in institutional housekeeping and laundry services (if applicable)

  • Commitment to upholding safety standards, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct in all aspects of maintenance operations

  • Proven leadership abilities with experience in supervising and mentoring staff

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities including the ability to read, write and comprehend English

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

  • Must be available for emergencies during off-duty hours

  • Ability to cost out future replacement costs, read and interpret blueprints, and write specifications

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

ID 2024-2980

Location/Org Data : Name Stone Bridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Category Facilities

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