Maintenance Director Job at Dundee Manor
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DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW:
The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing maintenance functions in nursing care facilities.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Maintenance Department.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance areas; must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for order, safety, and proper performance of equipment.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
- Must possess the ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and equipment installation.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility (i.e., power rooms, resident rooms, therapy rooms, dietary, etc.).
- Moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
- Communicates with maintenance personnel and other department directors.
- Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed.
- Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
- Is required to be on-call for emergency situations.
- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for maintenance services/activities.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CRITERIA:
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the Maintenance Department, its programs and activities.
- Coordinates maintenance services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, Activities, etc.).
- Assists in establishing a preventive maintenance program following facility policy and procedures.
- Ensures that all drills (Fire, Disaster, Elopement) are conducted at a minimum per regulation and policy requirements.
- Meets with maintenance personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, and solicits advice from inter-department supervisors concerning the operation of the maintenance department; assists in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
- Maintains a productive working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinates maintenance services to assure that services can be performed without interruption.
- Supervises safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly.
- Develops, maintains, and implements infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to assure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times and that aseptic and isolation techniques are followed by all maintenance personnel.
- Makes periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly.
- Is prepared to handle emergencies as they come up (i.e., rescheduling maintenance work schedules, etc.).
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
- Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant related position.
- Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (WITH OR WITHOUT THE AID OF MECHANICAL DEVICES):
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
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