Maintenance Director

JOB TITLE: MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR

JOB CODE: 26

DEPARTMENT: BUILDING & EQUIPMENT

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR

JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the maintenance program and services, grounds maintenance, and upkeep.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct or perform duties concerned with plumbing, painting, carpentry, mechanical, heating, cooling, water systems and minor electrical
• Monitor and supervise all service contracts or other outside contract work
• Direct or perform duties concerned with maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, security, etc.
• Direct or perform duties related to transportation, including maintenance of vehicles and other campus equipment
• Serves as electrician in repairing minor electrical malfunctions and installing new equipment
• May work as a plumber in assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and sewer systems, and in opening clogged drains
• Acts as a carpenter in the alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding forms, wood fixtures and furniture
• May operate hand saw, planer, joiner, shaper, table saw, sanding machine, router, electric drill and other power equipment
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use all tools carefully and as instructed
• Ensure that high standards of safety are developed, met, and maintained at the facility
• Arrange and coordinate annual fire safety inspections with the local fire department; Follow up on any deficiencies or recommendations
• Ensure the facility and grounds are maintained in accordance with relevant regulations, agency standards, and fiscal consideration
• Develop, implement, and regularly review site-specific maintenance logs
• Ensure that major equipment and furnishings are maintained in safe, operable condition and/or arrange for replacement
• Develop, implement, and review equipment records (included in maintenance logs)
• Establish procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment requiring minor repairs on a frequent basis
• Arrange and coordinate annual fire safety training for all residential services personnel and residents
• Ensure the appropriate use and proper care of the agency maintenance van
• Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests
• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code at all times
• Understand and adhere to the Caraday Healthcare maintenance program
• Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident safety