Maintenance Supervisor at Volunteers of America - National Services in Minnetonka, Minnesota

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as a Maintenance Supervisor for Elder Homestead!



The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the overall maintenance of the facility.


Elder Homestead is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.



Maintenance Supervisor Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Pay in Lieu Program
• Paid Time Off





Pay: $27/hour *Earn an additional 18% by electing the Pay-In-Lieu option




Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-4:30 pm, 80-hours per pay period, and on-call rotations



QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Graduate of trade or vocational school, with courses in blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC equipment, refrigeration and electricity preferred.


• Minimum of three (3) years full-time experience in construction or maintenance of equipment, utilities and buildings preferred.


• Knowledge of state building, plumbing and electrical codes and ordinances.


• Knowledge of basic machinery and tools.


• Ability to operate lawn and yard equipment.


• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.


• Must be able to read, write and understand English.


• Ability to work within federal and state regulations, Volunteers of America National Services facility policies and procedures.


• Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, visitors and other facility personnel.


• Boiler's license (1st class and above) where applicable.


• Knowledge and ability in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, plastering and painting.


• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in servicing and documentation.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the healthcare industry

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and reviews Maintenance policies and procedures on an annual basis.


• Plans, schedules, supervises, delegates and participates in maintenance and repair work, including, but not limited to, masonry, carpentry, painting, gardening, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning and heating; monitors staff for completion of work on a timely basis.


• Performs Preventative Maintenance:
  
  
  
  
  • Establishes a preventative maintenance schedule and recommends building equipment improvements.
  
  
  • Keeps accurate records of equipment and maintenance performance.
  
  
  • Performs periodic maintenance audits of building, grounds, facility and equipment.
  
  
  • Maintains a current inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, equipment and stock.
  
  
  • Conducts routine tests of various systems and equipment, including, but not limited to, emergency generator, fire alarm, sprinkler system, hood and duct system, door alarms, call lights and hot water system.
  
  
  • Administers personnel functions of Maintenance Department:
  
  
  • Assumes responsibility for hiring, training, counseling and/or termination of all maintenance personnel as necessary.
  
  
  
  


• Assigns, schedules, supervises and evaluates maintenance personnel.


• Repairs and paints the building exterior as needed.


• May be on-call for emergencies twenty-four (24) hours-a-day.


• Schedules and expedites work order requests.


• Plans and helps implement department budget.


• Orders approved supplies, materials and equipment for the Maintenance Department.


• Maintains a clean and orderly storage room.


• Performs daily audits of boiler room and records gauge and meter readings.


• Safety:
  
  
  
  
  • Knows, follows and enforces facility rules.
  
  
  • Demonstrates proper use of equipment; reports equipment needs or repairs.
  
  
  • Follows and enforces facility smoking policies.
  
  
  • Reports and documents incidents or accidents involving residents, staff or visitors to the appropriate facility personnel.
  
  
  • Oversees and inspects quality and ensures adherence to safety and building regulations.
  
  
  • Ensures quality of contracted services and enforces adherence to building safety codes.
  
  
  • Understands and implements established emergency procedures
  
  
  • Assists and/or assigns staff to move/transfer residents within, into and out of facility.
  
  
  
  


• Participates in committees as assigned.


• Attends required in-services and completes assigned online modules

At Elder Homestead, we are a welcoming senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care with 51 apartments. We are located in Minnetonka, MN, a beautiful suburban city known for its lovely Lake Minnetonka, and is home to several highly performing public schools. The value of our employees is indescribable. They make our residents feel protected, cared for, and at home with their unwavering kindness and shining attitudes. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan to our employees so they know that we support them and their lives, inside and outside of work!



Come join our team, and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 5 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job".



Change lives for the better, and join our team today.


At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. Apply Now