Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in supervision of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of supervising maintenance tasks.
• Supervise the day-to-day maintenance functions of assigned personnel.
• Assist the Supervisor in setting maintenance standards.
• Assist in developing procedures for performing maintenance tasks and determining frequency of these tasks.
• Assist the Supervisor in standardizing the methods in which work is accomplished.
• Assist the Supervisor in scheduling work assignments, preparing work schedules, etc. Revise as necessary.
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with nursing services when performing maintenance assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
• Ensure that work schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Submit accident/incident reports to the Supervisor on the shift in which they occurred.
• Perform administrative requirements (i.e., completing necessary forms, reports, etc.) and submit to the Supervisor as necessary.

Must have working knowledge of the building and equipment repair.

• Must be able to write, read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to safely use and climb ladders.
• Must not have a fear of heights.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures in the long-term care facility.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Maintenance Department.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of work areas; must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for order, safety, and proper performance of equipment.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.