Maintenance Director

Position Summary

The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall maintenance of the facility. By performing repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies, ordering and requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed. They perform regular scheduled maintenance checks and document them and assign tasks to assistants if applicable. The position evaluates efficient operation of all systems and equipment and makes changes as needed.

• Monitors for and prevents hazards related to plumbing and electrical systems.
• Maintains physical plant in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains emergency electrical systems in proper order.
• Maintains HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) systems in good working order.
• Maintains water and sewage systems in proper working order.
• Follows all preventative maintenance programs and documents actions.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair work in coordination with other departments and develops and maintains documentation of such.
• Properly maintains the facilities’ outside areas.
• Eliminates and prevents safety hazards relevant to the maintenance department.
• Follows infection/safety control policies and procedures of the facility.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance contract visits.
• Plans work schedules and procedures. Delegates job duties to assistants consistent with their level of knowledge and skill.
• Participates, with Administrator, in hiring, firing, disciplining, and promoting maintenance staff.
• Addresses all new employees during orientation regarding the Maintenance Department and supervises training of new Maintenance employees to their duties.
• Performs performance evaluations for employees in this department in a prompt, consistent and fair manner according to company policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Administrator.
• Promotes a positive and professional image both in the facility and in the community.
• Abides by and promotes customer service and the Continuous Quality Improvement program of Monarch Healthcare Management.
• Assists other departments when necessary in a supportive manner.
• Works with budget as outlined by Administrator and Monarch Healthcare Management.
• Meets with sales representatives as needed.
• Orders supplies and equipment for maintenance departments as needed.
• Maintains inventory of equipment as needed.
• Reports equipment in need of repair to Administrator as needed.
• Documents specific purchases and completes purchase orders and invoice cancellations.

• Must have thorough knowledge of general maintenance such as boilers, heating and air conditioning units, refrigerators and freezers, electrical wiring, etc.
• Boiler license is required.
• Must possess leadership ability and the ability and willingness to cooperate and communicate with all staff and Department Directors.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must qualify for employment after criminal background study per guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community.
• Minnesota Engineer-Class C license is preferred.
• At least 21 years of age and have completed 12th grade of High School.
• Two years of experience in maintenance and power plant work is desirable.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and pivot with sudden demands of your attention.
• Resilience; ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally.
• Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents, staff, family.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding.
• Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read and write in English.
• Comfort in operating in ambiguous situations and with diverse populations.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that is fast‑paced and rapidly growing.

Monarch’s mission is to change the way short term rehabilitation and long‑term care is delivered. We strive to make patient care and customer service come together, putting the needs of our residents and their families first. We fulfill the communities need for health and housing, in a comfortable well equipped, pleasant home like atmosphere.

We could not provide this caliber of services without our dedicated employees. We value their contributions and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive pay, nice perks, and great benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care