Maitenance Director

About the role

Allure of Sterling is seeking a Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance operations in a healthcare or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department.
• Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the Maintenance Department.
• Cookordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments.
• Make written or oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator as necessary/required.
• Assist in establishing a preventive maintenance program.
• Repair facility/resident property as necessary.
• In the event of inability to repair, coordinate with outside vendors to make repairs or replacements as cost-effectively as possible.
• Ensure that services provided by outside vendors are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders.
• Identify, evaluate, and classify routine and job-related maintenance functions.
• Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
• Review & develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide written copies of such to the Administrator.
• Keep abreast of economic conditions/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.
• Delegate a responsible staff member to act in your behalf when you are absent from the facility.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Serve on various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Safety, QA, etc.) and provide written/oral reports of maintenance services and activities as required by the committee’s guidelines or direction.
• Attend department head meetings, etc., as scheduled or as may be called.
• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, scheduling, etc., of in-service training classes, on-the-job training classes, on-the-job training and orientation programs for all staff.
• Supervise safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times.
• Ensure that all personal wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g. back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Ensure that supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
• Promptly report equipment or facility damage to the Administrator.
• Agree to obtain/maintain material safety data sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department and ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.
• Agree to assist in developing & implementing waste disposal policies and procedures for the maintenance department.
• Agree to ensure that maintenance personnel follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.
• Agree to ensure that maintenance policies and procedures identify appropriate safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could result in bodily injury.
• Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Be prepared to handle emergencies as they come (i.e., rescheduling, maintenance work schedules, etc.).
• Be sure that appropriate medical waste is disposed of in accordance with our facility’s established procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant related position.
• Knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems.
• Knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
• Licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing maintenance functions in nursing care facilities.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance areas; perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for order, safety, and proper performance of equipment.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and equipment installation.
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

Benefits

Competitive earnings with benefits, a supportive working environment and opportunity for advancement. Benefits include: 3% matching 401K; Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Paid time off and much more.

Pay

Salaried position.

Schedule

Monday-Friday and on-call as needed.