Facility Maintenance Manager - healthcare center

Company Description

This is a hands-on facility Maintenance position, not an administrative role.

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Pay Rate:  $60,000-65,000k, depending on experience 
• Shift:   primarily Monday-Friday, with emergency after hour calls as needed 

More Than a Maintenance Role—Be Part of a Community

At The Terrace, you’re not just your job title. You’re a vital part of a close-knit team that sees and values every person who walks through our doors—including you. Your role goes beyond the tools and tasks; here, you'll build relationships. Your work contributes directly to the comfort and quality of life of our residents.  As part of our team, you’ll help create and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming space that truly feels like home.

A Little More About Us:

• The Terrace is a 115-bed Skilled Nursing Facility with a strong focus on long-term care and late stage memory care.

• Our building has character—it was built in 1965—but most of our maintenance needs involve routine preventive work and manageable repairs.

• You’ll be joining a warm, dependable team that supports one another and steps in to help when needed.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:  If you're the kind of person who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and keeping things running smoothly, this is the job for you.

As our Facilities Maintenance Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall upkeep and safety of our building, grounds, and equipment. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who loves solving problems, staying ahead of wear and tear, and taking pride in a job well done. 

• This is a hands on repair/maintenance position - NOT an administrative role.

You'll be the go-to person for everything from minor plumbing and electrical work to HVAC maintenance, preventive inspections, and equipment repairs. We do most of our repairs in-house, so your skills will be put to use daily without relying heavily on outside contractors.

This is a steady, proactive role—not just reacting to emergencies but helping prevent them. You’ll keep things working, keep people safe, and make a visible impact every day.

Typical Daily Tasks Include:

• Performing routine maintenance on building systems

• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues

• Maintaining records of service and repair work

• Conducting inspections and identifying needed repairs

• Ensuring compliance with IDPH, Life Safety, and internal safety standards

• Responding promptly to maintenance requests from staff and leadership

What’s in It for You:

• A team-oriented culture where your work is appreciated

• Steady hours with consistent tasks and projects

• An employee recognition program that celebrates your efforts

• Annual merit increases, based on performance

• A robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings options

Qualifications

Maintenance Director:  officially we title this job a Maintenance Director, but in other centers it may be called a Handyman, Building Maintenance Assistant or Facilities / Property Maintenance Manager.

What we need from you:

• Ideally seeking entry level management candidates.  You will be considered a part of our leadership team, but will not have any direct reports. 
• Experienced with IDPH survey requirements is preferred, but not required
• You should have hands-on commercial experience with minor Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC repair and servicing needs
• This is an older building.  You should be familiar with (and able to repair) equipment, such as:  PTAC units, and Fire Alarms (systems), drains, leaks and minor electrical issues
• Must have excellent communication skills, written & verbal, to be able to interact with our employees and residents in the facility
• You should be comfortable working near/around medical patients
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and vehicle for work errands
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  This is a physically demanding position that will involve frequently lifting and carrying objects of 50+ pounds.