Maintenance Manager
Optalis
- Location
- Onsite (Sterling Heights, Michigan)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
Optalis is a social care provider supporting adults with disabilities and older people. The Maintenance Manager oversees facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing maintenance staff to keep the facility safe and functional.
Skills
Facility maintenance
Life safety code compliance
OSHA regulations
CMS regulations
Preventive maintenance
Staff supervision
Vendor management
Budgeting
Emergency preparedness
Infection control
Problem-solving
Leadership
Communication
Teamwork
Organizational skills
Full job details
Position Summary:
The Director of Maintenance oversees facility maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with Life Safety Code, OSHA, CMS, and state regulations. This role supervises maintenance staff, coordinates preventive maintenance programs, and ensures the facility is safe, functional, and survey-ready.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise maintenance staff and assign daily work orders.
- Plan and perform preventive maintenance for facility equipment and systems.
- Oversee vendor/contractor work for repairs and projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and life safety standards.
- Assist Administrator in preparing department budgets and monitoring expenses.
- Support emergency preparedness and disaster response programs.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of maintenance practices, safety codes, and healthcare facility regulations.
- Leadership and supervisory abilities.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Communication and teamwork abilities.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in maintenance leadership role, preferably in healthcare facility.
Preferred:
- Certification or vocational training in maintenance or skilled trades.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 80 lbs with assistance).
- Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, and work in varying environmental conditions.
Personal Attributes:
- Integrity and accountability
- Dependability
- Attention to detail
- Leadership mindset