Maintenance Director

Maintenance Director

Our Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working Maintenance Director to join their ever-growing team.

The primary purpose of the Plant Operations Director position is to plan, organize, supervise and conduct the day-to-day activities of the physical plant department.

• Supervise the day-to-day functions of assigned plant operations personnel.
• Develop and implement facility plant operations standards.
• Develop and implement procedures for performing daily plant operations tasks.
• Maintain a preventative plant operations program.
• Prepare work schedules and schedule work assignments.
• Ensure that work schedules are followed as closely as practical; revise as necessary.
• Coordinate daily maintenance services with various departments as necessary i.e., nursing, dietary, activities .
• Review and assist in developing a plan of correction for any plant operations deficiencies that may be cited during a survey; submit to the Administrator and Director of Engineering for approval.
• Complete any necessary reports, forms, etc. as required or requested by the Administrator and/or Director of Engineering.
• Use work orders and maintain an order log.
• Establish commercial resources for repairs and supplies.
• Complete routine plant and grounds inspections.
• Submit accident/incident reports to the Administrator within 24 hours of occurrence.

• Maintain/repair/replace toilets, sinks, faucets, drains.
• Replace and/or clean filters in air-conditioning and heating units, washers, dryers, extractors, water systems, vents, and exhaust fans.
• Maintain/repair laundry washers and dryers.
• Repair/replace window screens, shades, blinds, curtains and drapery rods.
• Repair/replace doors, hinges, handles, and locks.
• Repair lawn mowers, stoves, ovens, floor machines, ice machines and similar equipment.
• Replace/install light bulbs, fuses, ballasts, circuit breakers, extension cords, electric plugs, bed-call cords, pull chains, emergency call systems cords, electrical outlets, etc.
• Repair/replace HVAC systems (ducts, equipment, thermostats).
• Install/repair low voltage electrical systems.
• Repair/replace major and minor plumbing systems, i.e. drainage and supply systems.
• Repair beds, bedrails, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, walkers, canes, crutches, hand rails, railings, grab bard, towel bars, soap dishes, and water/bath sprays.
• Paint walls, ceilings, doors, window and door frames, closets, tables, chairs, shelves, racks and parking space stripes.
• Ensure that all personnel wear and use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Ensure that assigned work areas are kept in a safe, secure and sanitary manner.
• Ensure that manufacturer's guidelines are followed when servicing equipment.
• Maintain MSDS sheets for hazardous chemicals.
• Ensure that hazardous chemicals are properly labeled and stored.
• Ensure that infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel wear protective clothing/devices when performing tasks that involve handling blood, body fluids, infectious waste and/or hazardous materials.
• Ensure that refuse and/or protective clothing and equipment is disposed of daily in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate isolation procedures with nursing services.
• Label/tag equipment contaminated with blood or other infections materials prior to sending for repair or decontamination.
• Construct shelves, racks, tables, benches, foot stools, bulletin boards and other similar hand built items.
• Build/install walls, doors, drywall, trim work, ceiling track systems.
• Repair and maintain closets, rods, shelves, bedside tables, drawers, and closet doors.
• Replace smoke detectors, sprinkler heads, and mixing valves.
• Repair and replace exterior gutters, downspouts and drains.
• Complete monthly roof inspection and make roofing and roof penetration repairs as needed.
• Replace ceiling and floor tile.
• Maintain and repair lawn furniture and outside dcor i.e., fountains, lights, irrigation systems.
• Maintain a well-organized, clean, neat…