Maintenance Director

Summary

The primary responsibility of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Maintenance Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to follow established policies and procedures as directed by the Administrator to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

• Must be knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures in nursing care facilities
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas
• Must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for order, safety, and proper performance of equipment
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
• Must be knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing facility administrative procedures
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment

• Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department's programs and activities
• Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures
• Assist with the maintenance staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc
• Review and interpret the department's policies, procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc
• Coordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments
• Assist in developing a preventative maintenance program
• Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets
• Conduct routine inspections of work areas to ensure safe and proper maintenance procedures are followed at all times
• Follow‑up routine inspections to ensure necessary corrections are made
• Troubleshoot service requests daily for residents prioritizing the service requests and ensuring they are completed in a timely manner
• Schedule and track service requests
• Assist in the orientation and training of maintenance personnel
• Review and evaluate the work performance of assigned personnel
• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a safe and attractive manner
• Inspect all aspects of property; grounds, building, vacant apartments, fire alarms, as part of preventive maintenance and curb appeal
• Make certain that maintenance personnel follow established safety precautions
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning
• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co‑workers, residents, families, and visitors
• Maintain and support a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity
• Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations
• Maintain safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices
• Oversee safety program including OSHA reporting
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• Executing Self‑Starter
• Strong work ethic Influencing
• Relationship Building Ability to foster teamwork
• High customer services oriented Strategic Thinking
• Leads with honesty and integrity Curiosity and desire to learn
• Works well with people including staff, residents & families Detail oriented and follow through
• Takes responsibility and ownership Ability to prioritize and multi‑task priorities
• Easily puts strategy into timelines & implementation plans Drive to compete and motivated to win
• Likes to own projects, take responsibility & follows through Creates efficiency and effectiveness in process
• Communicate clearly and effectively & brings people along Process information quickly and conceptually
• Tough skin to deal…