Maintenance Director - Skilled Nursing Facility

General Purpose: To plan, organize and direct the overall operation of the department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, ensuring that the facility is maintained in a safe, comfortable condition.

Qualifications:

• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of building codes, life safety codes and blueprint interpretation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completion of secondary education or otherwise show ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Must speak and understand English.
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintenance Functions Duties:

• Plan, develop and direct the Maintenance Department; coordinate maintenance services with other departments; ensure outside services are properly completed and supervised in accordance with contracts; assist in establishing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program; ensure compliance with fire and safety codes; interact with fire, building and safety inspectors; report accident/incident reports to administration; respond to and be available for emergency calls; ensure proper maintenance of the facility including carpentry work, groundskeeping, painting, equipment and HVAC systems.

Personnel Functions Duties:

• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, discipline and discharge of maintenance personnel; schedule department hours to ensure proper coverage; ensure maintenance personnel are performing their assignments; maintain appropriate employee records; coordinate maintenance services to ensure performance without interruption.

Safety and Sanitation Functions Duties:

• Follow established safety procedures when operating equipment; supervise fire and safety programs; regularly inspect equipment, building and grounds to ensure a safe and comfortable environment; promptly report facility or equipment damage to the Administrator; ensure maintenance employees attend and participate in Hazardous Communication and Universal Precautions training programs prior to reporting to work assignments and comply with proper waste disposal and inspection control procedures; expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of residents, other employees and the facility; ability to assist with a possible evacuation of residents.

Residents’ Rights Functions Duties:

• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents' Rights rules: ensure that residents' personal and property rights are followed by maintenance personnel at all times; review, promptly report to the Administrator and maintain written records of all resident complaints and grievances.

Equipment and Supply Functions Duties:

• Forecast needs of the department; assist in preparing the Maintenance Department budget; order equipment and supplies as necessary; maintain proper records of repairs, purchases and other expenditures.

Staff Development Functions Duties:

• Develop and participate in-service training for maintenance personnel; serve on facility committees and provide reports on maintenance activities; attend department head meetings; ensure maintenance personnel receive proper training for infection control, Hazardous Communication and Universal Precautions prior to training.

All Other Duties as Assigned