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Required Qualifications
Minimumrequirements includethe following:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three (3)years’ experiencein a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant related position.
Licensedin accordance withapplicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
Previousexperience as a Maintenance Director with a Skilled Nursing Facility, orLong TermCare Facilitypreferred.
A workingunderstandingelectrical systems, HVAC systems, and various mechanical and architectural systems.
Valid driver’s license.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directsthe Maintenance Department, itsprogramsand activities.
Ensuresthe facilityremainsin compliance with all federal,stateand local regulationsfor Life Safety Code compliance.
Reviewsthe department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and makesrecommendations to the Assistant Administrator/Administrator.
Preparesoperating and staffing budgets formaintenance andmonitorsmonthly.
Ensuresmaintenance staff areproperly trainedon safety policies and procedures as well as monitorscompliance.
Ensures proper planning, direction, participation, and supervision of both preventative and unplanned maintenance and repair activities in the facility, which includes painting, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical work.
Purchases within budgetary responsibilities the general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment, safety equipment, and trains others in theirappropriate use.
Ensures that services performed by outside vendors are properly completed/supervisedin accordance withcontracts/work orders.
Ensure the facility’s Fire Safety program complies with the 2012 version of the Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code. Includes but is not limited to required fire drills, training on the facility’s fire safety plan, safe use of oxygen, electricalsafety.
Ensuresfacility’scompliance with multiple OSHA standards. Some of OSHA’s requiredtrainings overlap with fire safety requirements.Additionalrequiredtrainingsmayincludebut are not limited tothose related to reporting of work-related incidents, bloodborne pathogens-hazardous waste removal, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and ergonomics.
Assistswith the development and implementation of the facility’s Emergency PreparednessPlan.A training program must reflect the risksidentifiedin the facility’s risk assessment so that staff candemonstrateknowledge of emergency procedures. Drills and exercises arerequiredto test the effectiveness of the training.
Develops and implements preventive maintenance tasks, documentinstructionsand procedures for the preventative maintenance of facility and utility components and office equipment, as well as, mechanical, air conditioning, heating, and electrical systems, etc.
Schedulesdepartmentwork hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, etc., toexpeditework.
Assistsin standardizing the methods in which maintenance tasks will be performed.
Ensures the facility’s compliance with the law and other regulatory terms such as safety and building codes.
Reads and interprets blueprintsin order tomonitorthe upkeep of electrical, HVAC, and other systems.
Runs,operates, and assesses technical aspects of facility machinery, equipment, and buildings.
AdditionalAssigned Tasks
Treats all residents with dignity and respect.Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.Complies withstandards of businessconduct, andstate/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.Reports any retaliation or discriminationtoHR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.Protects residents fromabuse, andcooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicalsin accordance withfacility policy.
Coordinatesall life safety and emergency drills andtrainings.Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Delegates administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other maintenance personnel asdeemednecessary to perform their assigned duties.
Performs and monitorsrequiredinspections of facility equipment.
Reports work-related injuries and illnessesimmediatelyto supervisor.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training andskillscompetency.
Maintainsa safe and secure working environment free of objects/situations that could cause harm and/or falls to residents, families, visitors, and associates.
Performsroutine repair and maintenance tofacility.
Performsregular safety inspections of the facility and documentsthe findings.
Submitsaccident/incident reports within twenty-four (24) hoursaftertheir occurrence.
Participatesin surveys/inspections by external agencies.
Developsa plan of correction for maintenance deficienciesidentifiedduring a facility survey.
PersonalSkillsand Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Ability to read, write,speakand understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example ofteam work.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstanceswarrantsuch action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personneland thegeneral public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents,familyand staff.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.May be subject to call back for emergencies.
Ability toassist inevacuation of residentsduring emergency situations.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.