Maintenance Director

Summary:

Maintain the building(s), equipment and utilities in good working order and ensure facility grounds are properly maintained in accordance with facility policies and state and federal regulations.

Environment:

Work will be performed primarily indoors at a long-term healthcare facility, throughout all areas, including in resident rooms, and on carpeted and/or tiled floors. Work will also be performed routinely around other co-workers, healthcare staff, residents, and guests. Due to the nature of facility’s business, worker may be exposed to occasional slippery floors, object on floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials and waste (including human), blood­ borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and/or life threatening situations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.

• Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff as deemed necessary.
• Supervise the overall maintenance operation of facility. 
• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies. 
• Order and requisition supplies and equipment, as needed, within budgetary guidelines.
• Test emergency generator weekly and monthly as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Know and follow established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department. 
• Keep required records and submit to the Administrator when required.
• Cooperate with and support other department supervisors and employees.
• Maintain the building in good repair and keep free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems.
• Maintain the building in compliance with Federal, State, and Local codes and laws.
• Perform monthly maintenance checks of the building, grounds, and facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work, such as painting, minor carpentry, repair work, changing light bulbs, and various other routine maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate maintenance work with other departments.
• Interview, make recommendations for hiring decisions, orient, train, evaluate, and supervise maintenance personnel.
• Ensure that corrective action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Keep the grounds looking neat and cared for by mowing and trimming the grass, trimming the bushes and trees, keeping the leaves and litter picked up, the sidewalks clear of debris, and any erosion challenges under control, as necessary.
• Attend department supervisor meetings and participate on required committees.
• Remain on-call for facility emergencies.
• Coordinate and participate in fire safety program and fire drills.
• Arrange for and manage outside repair, maintenance and construction services according to procedures.
• Manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill Department Director responsibilities.
• Perform duties of washing windows and screens outside of building.
• Keep work areas and storage rooms neat and orderly.
• Participate in budget planning for the Maintenance Department.
• Pick up work order request daily and establish work priority.
• Designate work assignments and duty schedules.
• Inspect fire extinguishers every thirty (30) days.

• Maintain work records and schedules for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience.

• One (1) to two (2) years management/supervisory experience required.
• Practical knowledge of day-to-day maintenance and facility physical plant upkeep.
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment to include: lawn mower, weed eater, blower, edger, pressure washer, chainsaw, etc.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity:
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of seventy five (75) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
• Exposure to sound of mowers and electrical equipment.