Position Title: Assistant Director of Maintenance

Shift: Day Shift: (must be able to work any shift)

Location: Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, 201 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202

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With a strong emphasis on sub-acute care, post-acute care, and long-term services, we are proud to be a group of dynamic and innovative industry leaders in promoting our services as well as the cosmetic and aesthetic changes that are often lacking to be a true Skilled Nursing Facility. Transforming traditional "nursing homes" into skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities is the focus at Panacea Health. By way of example, our core principals believe in providing standard amenities - flat screen LCD TV's with complimentary satellite television, local phone service, Wi-Fi, and additional amenities associated with the comforts and services residents would find in their own homes. We are fully committed to providing compassionate, family-oriented short and long-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.

Purpose of position and duties:

• The primary purpose of your position is to assist in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Plant Operations and Transportation Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards guidelines and regulations governing our Facility and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that our Facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Plant Operations and Transportation Department, it's programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures.
• Assist the maintenance staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Review the department's policies, procedures manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Administrator.
• Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the Plant Operations and Transportation Department.
• Coordinate maintenance and transportation services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, Activities, etc.)
• Make written oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator , as necessary or required, concerning the operation of the Plant Operation and Transportation department.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring a preventive maintenance program.
• Submit accident or incident reports to the Human Resource Department within twenty-four (24) hours after their occurrence.
• 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 or body fluids are properly identified and recorded.
• Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility or janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
• Review and develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the administrator.
• Keep abreast of economic conditions or situations and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in maintenance services that assure the continued ability to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that services performed by outside vendors are properly completed or supervised in accordance with contracts or work orders.
• Delegate a responsible staff member to act in your behalf when you are absent from the Facility.

Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance or 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.
• Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex and protected veteran status.