Director of Maintenance

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to supervise in the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping/laundry, central supply and maintenance departments to ensure the safety and cleanliness for residents and staff in accordance with current federal, state and local standards and regulations that govern the facility and as directed by management and/or the Administrator.

The Director of Maintenance and Housekeeping will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervising housekeeping/laundry to ensure all daily tasks are being completed
• Coordinating cleaning and routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing department
• Fixing, painting, repairing and general upkeep of the facility
• Ordering, stocking and maintaining current supplies
• Establishing and implementing the standardized methods of which the work is completed
• Ensuring that personnel wear and use protective safety equipment as required
• Cleaning/polishing of furniture, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units in residents rooms and throughout
• Cleaning, washing, sanitizing, and/or polishing bathroom fixtures
• Maintaining spotless windows/mirrors in resident rooms, bathrooms, recreational areas, and entrance/exit ways
• Cleaning floors, including sweeping, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting
• Vacuuming, shampooing, and deodorizing carpets
• Dusting walls and ceilings, removing spots
• Daily disposing of refuse in accordance with sanitation procedures
• Daily emptying and sanitizing of trash cans
• Keeping areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary supplies or equipment, etc.
• Keeping hallways and stairways clean and safe to walk
• Following proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions for cleaning
• Reminding staff to follow all safety regulations, facility policies and handwashing procedures
• Performing regular inspections of resident rooms for order safety and proper performance of equipment
• Providing or scheduling facility repairs as needed
• Monitoring electrical and hydraulic systems routinely to ensure functionality
• Coordinating routine terminal isolation procedures with nursing and housekeeping
• Confirming that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored
• Assisting in maintaining material data safety sheets (MSDS)
• Ensuring that assigned personnel wear and use protective safety equipment as required
• Ensuring that fire protection and prevention programs are maintained by all personnel
• Maintaining the facilities interior and exterior area neat
• Keeping the storage area neat and safe
• Ensuring all equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift
• Maintaining maintenance logs weekly, monthly and quarterly as required
• Working within parameters of operational budget
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times
• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

High school diploma or GED preferred

Trade school or college courses in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, etc. a plus

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience working in skilled nursing or hospital setting (housekeeping/laundry, maintenance

and central supply departments)

Must have excellent time management and organizational skills to perform all functions

Must have knowledge of carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing

Must be able to safely troubleshoot and repair equipment

Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language

Must be able to follow detailed directions

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions and need to reschedule maintenance activities

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times such as weekends and holidays

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, postâ€'disaster, etc.)

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be required to work in cramped spaces and in adverse weather conditions

May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day in all different areas of the facility

Must be able to stand, bend and reach throughout the day

Repetitive hand motion

Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet

Ability to read fine print on equipment or operational pamphlets