Maintenance Director

Maintenance Director

The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall maintenance of the facility. By performing repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies, ordering and requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed. They perform regular scheduled maintenance checks and documents them and assigns tasks to assistant if applicable. The position evaluates efficient operation of all systems and equipment and makes changes as needed.

• Monitors for and prevents hazards related to plumbing and electrical systems.
• Maintains physical plant in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Maintains fire alarm system in good working order.
• Maintains emergency electrical systems in proper order.
• Maintains HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) systems in good working order. ∙
• Maintains water and sewage systems in proper working and regulatory order.
• Follows all preventative maintenance programs and documents actions.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair work in coordination with other departments. Develops and maintains documentation of such.
• Properly maintains the facilities’ outside areas.
• Eliminates and prevents safety hazards relevant to the maintenance department.
• Follows infection/safety control policies and procedures of the facility.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance contract visits.

• Plans work schedules and procedures. Delegates job duties to assistants that are consistent with their level of knowledge and skill.
• Participates, with Administrator, in hiring, firing, disciplining, and promoting maintenance staff.
• Addresses all new employees, during orientation, regarding the Maintenance Department. ∙Supervises the training of new Maintenance employees to their duties.
• Performs performance evaluations for employees in this department in a prompt, consistent and fair manner according to company policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Administrator
• Promote a positive and professional image both in the facility and in the community.
• Abides by and promotes customer service and the Continuous Quality Improvement program of Monarch Healthcare Management.
• As a team member, assists other departments when necessary in a supportive manner

• Works with budget as outlined by Administrator and Monarch Healthcare Management.
• Meets with sales representatives as needed.
• Orders supplies and equipment for maintenance departments as needed.
• Maintains inventory of equipment as needed.
• Reports equipment in need of repair to Administrator as needed.
  
  Documents specific purchases and completes purchase orders and invoice cancellations

• Attends continuing education/in-services pertinent to your department, federal and state regulations, and designated by the ADON.
• Participates in inspections and audits of department as needed to maintain safety and sanitary conditions.
• Identifies areas of problem/needs through surveys and communicates these at QA&A comm. meetings.
• Maintains knowledge of job and follows current policies and procedures and outlined by Monarch
• Assists in policy and procedure development as needed.
• Attends meetings as directed to include department director meetings, Quality Assurance meetings, etc.
• Attends all staff education of the Rehabilitation Center relating to safety, infection control and disease process.
• Maintains current knowledge of Minnesota Department of Health regulations. ∙
• Is knowledgeable of and abides by the importance of the Residents’ Bill of Rights. ∙
• Attends educational programs on Continuous Quality Improvement, customer satisfaction and other such programs.
• Promotes a highly positive workplace centered on strong customer service, inclusivity and ensuring staff feel welcome and supported
• Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as directed by supervisor.