DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, grasping, and fine hand coordination; ability to distinguish smells and temperatures; ability to read and write in English; ability to communicate with residents, personnel, vendors and support agencies; ability to remain calm under stress.
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.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
Ability to read and write in English; ability to communicate with personnel; ability to remain calm under stress.
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.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
Walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling; ability to communication with the residents and personnel; ability to distinguish smells; ability to read and write in English; ability to remain calm under stress.
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.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
Ability to communicate with residents; ability to remain calm under stress.
Other Job Functions:
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.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
Ability to read and write in English; ability to communicate with personnel and vendors.
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.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel; ability to read and write in English; ability to understand and apply training and in-service education.
All Other Duties as Assigned
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