Director of Maintenance

Salary up to $67,000 / year

About the role

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the overall maintenance operation and life safety compliance of their assigned facility and grounds. This individual performs repairs and maintenance on various equipment and structural items, inventories supplies, orders and requisitions supplies/equipment, and performs regular maintenance checks. The Maintenance Director follows established safety rules, policies, and procedures, maintains required records, and provides superior service to residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and supervises maintenance program for assigned facilities, including heating, cooling, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, oxygen, and communication systems.
• Performs carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing, flooring, and similar work.
• Manages care of grounds, maintenance of institutional equipment and vehicles, and operation of power plant.
• Schedules maintenance or repair, replacement, and new installations of equipment and power plant machinery.
• Performs duties involving maintenance of grounds, parking lots, and driveways, including snow removal (unless performed under service contract).
• Plans and maintains records of TELS preventative maintenance system.
• Maintains records of all maintenance work performed and costs involved using the TELS system.
• Orients, instructs, trains, and supervises other maintenance personnel; assigns duties and evaluates work performance.
• Ensures residents' rights are observed, and dignity and privacy of residents are respected.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment for department activities and keeps an inventory record of these items; runs reports as needed/requested.
• Coordinates work of maintenance department with other department functions to avoid interrupting resident care or normal business functions.
• Meets with Administration staff periodically to discuss maintenance needs and problems.
• Supervises the work performed by outside service contractors.
• Attends and leads in-service programs.
• Maintains knowledge of sanitation and infection control precautions; remains alert to safety hazards.
• Maintains department costs within the parameters of the budget.
• Reviews and updates the department policies and procedures manual as needed.
• Submits various monthly reports to Administrator.
• Participates in quality assurance programs as scheduled.
• Participates as a co-chairperson in the facility Safety Committee.
• Conducts disaster drills upon request.
• May be required to drive company vehicle.
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled; responsible for own transportation.
• Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy.
• Recognizes and follows the facility dress code, including wearing a name tag at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in related areas: physical plant, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or HVAC systems maintenance.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including hiring, training, discharging, overseeing, and scheduling departmental staff.
• Extensive knowledge of Life Safety Codes and NFPA; experience with USTs preferred.
• Familiarity with using computer programs to place orders, manage inventory, etc.
• Valid, current driver license in good standing.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or advanced level for safe work environment and communication.