Maintenance Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION
Maintenance Director
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
POSITION:
The Maintenance Director is responsible to maintain the facility in good repair at all times, and oversee the Maintenance,
Housekeeping and Laundry departments. The interior and the exterior surfaces, fixtures and mechanical systems are the
responsibility of the Maintenance Director.
REPORTING:
This position reports to the Administrator.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
§ Manage and supervise the Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry departments
§ Ensure that all interior fixtures in good repair including walls, woodwork, handrails, nurses call systems, light fixtures,
furniture, etc., in accordance with established procedures
§ Ensure that plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are maintained according to established
procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and county, state, and federal laws and regulations, as applicable.
§ Troubleshoot failures in plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning or appropriate ventilation systems and obtain the
services of appropriate licensed service firms, under direction from the Administrator
§ Respond promptly and provide direction for emergency repair requests
§ Ensure that the Maintenance Log is up to date, including:
§ Running the emergency generator (every 14 days)
§ Checking fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke and heat detectors and sprinkler systems
§ Checking water temperatures (daily)
§ Checking, oiling and cleaning facility fans (monthly)
§ Notation of all service company visits
§ Checking oxygen rooms and/or s systems (weekly)
§ Checking call lights (daily - monthly)
§ Cleaning and replacing filters on ventilation system
§ Ensure that the exterior of the building in good repair, including:
§ Painting as necessary
§ Semi-annual pipe and duct cleaning
§ Keeping grounds neat and clean
§ Maintain workshop and mechanical room in a neat and clean condition and free from hazards. Ensure that
paints and other flammable materials are properly stored
§ Clean garbage cans and refuse area
§ Oversee general repair, including fixing:
§ Broken windows and screens
§ Loose handrails or grab bars
§ Loose or wobbly furniture legs
§ Loose door knobs or door fixtures
§ Repair and maintain wheelchairs
§ Periodically inspect and clean roof and gutters and repair same if necessary
§ Assure the preventative maintenance schedule is met and properly recorded:
• Mechanical patient lifts
• Kitchen grease trap
• Washers and dryers
• Refrigerators and freezers
• Dishwasher
• Ice Machines
• Shower chairs
• Hair Dryers
• Shower hoses
• Suction machines
• Generator
• Call system
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• Heating and cooling system
• Facility vehicles
• Any other devices or systems
§ Maintain required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
§ Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility
§ Practice safety procedures of the department and facility
§ React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
§ Participate in Quality Assurance programs
§ Oversee the maintenance, housekeeping and laundry departments, including receiving reports from and providing
guidance to the Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisors/Leads
§ Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public
§ Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required
§ Attend and participate in facility committee meetings as required
§ Responsible for conducting or overseeing monthly Fire Drills, Internal Disaster and every six (6) months the External and
Mass Casualty Drills
JOB FUNCTIONS:
§ Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
§ Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information
§ Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property
§ Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance
§ Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the
department
§ Ability to perform a variety of maintenance tasks in health care setting. Including some carpentry, plumbing, painting,
cleaning and general repair
§ Ability to work independently
§ Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or electrical failures in facility’s systems
§ Dependability
§ Other duties as assigned