Maintenance Director-S

Essential Duties

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area. Develop and

maintain written maintenance policies and procedures.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs and

activities.

• Coordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing,

Activities, etc.).

• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Maintenance

Department.

• Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job

related maintenance functions to ensure that tasks involving the potential exposure to blood/body fluids

are properly identified and recorded.

• Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as

may be directed.

• Review and develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies noted during survey inspections

and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator.

• Ensure that services performed by outside vendors are properly completed/supervised in accordance

with contracts/work orders.

• Meet with maintenance personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, and solicit advice from interdepartment supervisors concerning the operation of the maintenance department, assist in identifying

and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.

• Review and check competence of maintenance personnel and make necessary adjustments/corrections as

required or that may become necessary.

• Make daily rounds to assure that maintenance personnel are performing required duties and to assure

that appropriate maintenance procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility.

• Maintain a productive working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinate

maintenance services to assure that services can be performed without interruption.

• Supervise safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at

least weekly

• Ensure that maintenance personnel follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and

supplies at all times.

• Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical

lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.

• Ensure that supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
• Promptly report equipment or facility damage to the Administrator.
• Assume the responsibility for obtaining/maintaining material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous

chemicals in the maintenance department.

• Ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored
• Ensure that all maintenance personnel are trained to use labels and MSDSs to recognize hazards and to

follow appropriate protective measures.

• Develop, maintain, and implement infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to

assure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times and that aseptic and isolation techniques are

followed by all maintenance personnel.

• Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or

hazardous chemicals participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such

tasks.

• Ensure that maintenance policies and procedures identify appropriate safety precautions and equipment

to use when performing tasks that could result in bodily injury.

• Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and

working properly.

• Monitor maintenance procedures to ensure that supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
• Assist in preparing and planning the Maintenance Department's budget for equipment, supplies, and

labor and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval.

• Maintain current written records of department expenditures and assure that adequate financial records

and cost reports are submitted to the Administrator upon request or as necessary.

• Make weekly inspections of all maintenance functions to assure that quality control measures are

continually maintained.

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
• Be prepared to handle emergencies as they come up (i.e., rescheduling maintenance work schedules,

etc.).

• Be sure that appropriate medical waste is disposed of in accordance with our facility's established

procedures.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has supervisor responsibilities

Qualification

Education and/or Experience Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its

equivalent. Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years experience in

a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant related position.

Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as

well as various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.

Language Skills Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow

instructions, and to accept constructive criticism. Ability to deal

tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,

government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and

maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas. Ability to seek

out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them

into existing maintenance practices.

Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and

proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of

concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization

exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in

written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards,

codes, labor laws, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desk top or laptop

computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and

talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and

calculator.

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above.

They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above

statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are

not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in

this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.