Maintenance Director (88075)

Primary Responsibilities

The Maintenance Director will assist in supervising the day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the facility to ensure that it is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

Essential Functions

• Maintain the facility, which may include painting, carpet repairs, cleaning, general repairs, housekeeping duties, and any necessary duties to provide our residents with that quality experience.
• Supervise the day-to-day maintenance functions of assigned personnel.
• Assist the Administrator in setting maintenance standards.
• Assist in developing procedures for performing daily maintenance tasks.
• Assist the Administrator in standardizing the methods in which work is accomplished.
• Assist in maintaining material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department.
• Has knowledge of maintenance functions such as plumbing, HVAC, basic electric, general carpentry skills, painting, sheetrock etc.
• Knowledgeable of state, local, and federal regulations in relations to Nursing Homes
• Completes maintenance services and activities using TELS maintenance program.
• Ensure all systems, i.e., Alarm Systems, Fire systems are tested per state, local and federal guidelines
• Scheduling bids, submitting reports, and documenting the execution of state mandated Safety items.
• Makes regular rounds identifying any areas in need of repair.
• Takes part in in-services and training of staff to include Company Driver training, OSHA rules and regulations, and safety programs.
• Act as part of the Manager-on-Duty program.
• Make sure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies
• (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Make sure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.
• Make sure that all maintenance personnel follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Administrator.
• Make sure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing maintenance procedures.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Administrator.
• Make sure that appropriate personal protective equipment used in the handling
• of infectious materials is available and easily accessible to maintenance personnel.
• Make sure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.