Maintenance Director

Lillian Carter Nursing Home is currently seeking a Maintenance Director to supervise the upkeep of our facilities. The ideal candidate will be an innovative team leader with a high attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to multitask effectively. The Maintenance Director will lead a team of skilled workers and will be responsible for attending to maintenance concerns, conducting routine building inspections and being familiar with safety rules.

Basic knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, grounds keeping, commercial appliance repair, multi-meter use, standard practices and a variety of hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities are required.

Job Responsibilities:

· The Maintenance Director assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to maintain the facility physical plant and essential mechanical, electrical and patient/resident care equipment in safe operating condition

· Manages maintenance services that protect the health and safety of patients/residents, personnel and the public and provided are consistent with Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association and with all state and federal laws and regulations

· Reviews information, establishes priorities, assigns staff or inspects, replaces, repairs, or otherwise resolves the problem

· Establishes and conducts scheduled maintenance throughout physical plant and for all equipment

· Maintainsand tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits fire detection alarms and extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event electrical supplies are interrupted

· Must be able to perform all perform all daily duties of maintenance staff and maintains all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, and laundry equipment) in safe operating condition

· Communicates directly with residents, families, legal representatives to identify appropriate to individuals needs and abilities

· Monitors the performance of maintenance staff by observing staff on all units, on all shift and interviewing facility staff, residents, and families

· Performs quality assurance functions, including compliance rounds, on daily basis to evaluate compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and facility policies and procedures

· Develops and updates maintenance policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and objectives of the facility and are consistent with state and federal regulations

· Completes required documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities

· Provides relevant financial information to Nursing Home Administrator regarding department financial needs and status

· Actively participates in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on-site and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care
• Nursing home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plains, GA 31780: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $18 - $25