Maintenance Supervisor

JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

SUPERVISOR: Nursing Home Administrator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide the necessary maintenance on the facility, equipment in every department, and do maintenance and repairs as requested by staff and residents. Supervise, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate departmental employees; purchase stock and distribute supplies and equipment; perform duties of personnel in each department; ensure the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner; ensure that resident and facility laundry is properly washed, dried, weighed, and handled. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: At least a high school diploma

Experience: Some departmental experience preferred

Job Knowledge: Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and construct; knowledge and ability to work on plumbing systems, electrical systems, alarm systems, appliances, household and commercial stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, air-conditioning and heating units; ability to read and understand specifications, plans, corrections, and state and federal standards and safety requirements. Able to supervise, organize, communicate, and perform the essential tasks and duties; make decisions; deal with families, residents and staff; follow requests; able to use cleaning supplies and equipment; aware of housekeeping and laundry policies and procedures; able to use laundry supplies and equipment.

Standards: Adhere to all health and safety standards

Other. A caring attitude with sincere concern for the elderly

FUNCTIONS

• Supervise day-to-day housekeeping/laundry functions of assigned personnel.
• Assign personnel to specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments and ensure that schedules are followed.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping/laundry services with nursing service when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident-living and/or common areas.
• Assure that personnel are performing assigned tasks in accordance with established housekeeping/laundry procedures.
• Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
• Assure that housekeeping/laundry personnel follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained when performing housekeeping/laundry procedures.
• Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services.
• Assist in developing procedures for performing daily housekeeping/laundry tasks.
• Interpret departmental policies and procedures to new housekeeping/laundry personnel.
• Assist in the orientation and training of housekeeping/laundry department personnel.
• Train and orient assigned personnel in the proper techniques of mixing chemicals, cleaning disinfectants, solutions, cleaning methods, use of equipment, etc., as directed. 13. Report all hazardous conditions and/or equipment to the administrator.
• Assure that equipment is cleaned, properly stored, and all equipment and supply needs are recommended to the administrator.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident-care information.
• Assure that fire protection and prevention programs are maintained by department personnel in accordance with the fire-safety policies and procedures.
• Assure that refuse is disposed of daily and in accordance with the established sanitation procedures.
• Assure that an adequate supply of housekeeping/laundry supplies are maintained.
• Review and evaluate the work performance of assigned personnel.
• Conduct daily inspections of assigned work areas to assure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are maintained.
• Assure that the residents' personal and property rights are maintained by assigned personnel.
• Perform administrative requirements.
• Provide leadership.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings.
• &limit accident/incident reports.
• Assure that all resident and facility laundry is properly washed, dried, folded, hung, and stored.
• Have a working knowledge of commercial and domestic washers, dryers, and extractors and train and orient assigned personnel in the proper techniques and use of the equipment.
• Understand functions of various. soaps, bleaches, softeners, and other chemicals and train and orient assigned personnel in the proper techniques and use of these substances.
• Recognize various fabrics and know proper laundry procedures and train and orient assigned personnel to handle the various fabrics accordingly.
• Replace float units in facility toilets and washers and unclog drains and remove sink traps for cleaning.
• Replace and clean filters in air-conditioning and heating units, washers, dryers, extractors, water systems, vents, and exhaust fans in bathrooms and over stoves.
• Repair windows, screens, shades, blinds, and curtain and drapery rods.
• Repair doors, hinges, handles, and locks.
• Repair stoves, ovens, washers, dryers, floor machines, ice machines, etc.
• Replace light bulbs, fuses, ballasts, circuit breakers, extension cords, electric plugs, bed call cords, pull chains, emergency-call system cords, electrical outlets, etc.
• Repair beds, bedrails, wheelchairs, geri chairs, walkers, canes, crutches, hand rails, railings, grab bars, towel bars, soap dishes, and water/bath sprays.
• Paint walls, ceilings, doors, window and door frames, tables, chairs, shelves, racks, and parking-space stripes.
• Build and construct shelves, racks, tables, benches, foot stools, and bulletin boards.
• Repair, maintain, and paint closets, rods, shelves, bedside tables, drawers, and closet doors.
• Replace smoke detectors, sprinkler heads, and mixing valves.
• Repair and replace gutters, downspouts, and drains.
• Maintain a well-organized, clean, neat workshop and tool room.
• Consider safety first and never extend beyond knowledge and experience.
• Work cooperatively with all departments, staff, and residents.
• Repair minor roof leaks.
• Maintain a supply of replacement parts for facility equipment.
• Maintain current catalogs of parts and supplies.
• Maintain all tools in good-working order.
• Establish commercial resources for repairs and supplies.
• Use job tickets, purchase orders, and work orders.
• Replace ceiling and floor tile.
• Maintain and repair lawn furniture and outside decor such as fountains, lights, etc.
• Complete routine maintenance inspections throughout the building.
• Clean up after every job and test the equipment to be assured it is in proper working order.
• Perform administrative requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting, standing, sitting, walking, cleaning, bending, cleaning and folding laundry, turning, moping, vacuuming, sweeping, and other various cleaning , exposure to cleaning agents.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Amory, MS 38821: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,200 - $43,300