Assistant Director of Facilities

Glenmeadow, Inc • Longmeadow, MA

65d • Onsite

About The Position

Works closely with the Director of Plant Operations to assist with general plant operation. Provides direction to staff to ensure that all Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance functions are met. Take the lead on scheduling and completing Glenmeadow at Home assignments.

Requirements

• Two year certificate from college or technical school; or Five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• General knowledge of the building trades.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Willing to participate in training and incorporate new methods.
• Ability to relate well to all geriatric residents.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Building trades or plant maintenance experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows the Glenmeadow Pledge: Respect and maintain residents’ rights and confidentiality. Appropriately greet all Glenmeadow customers. Be courteous, kind and thoughtful. Go out of your way to find ways to make life better for those we serve. Work well with other employees at Glenmeadow including your teammates, your supervisor, members of other departments and outside vendors. Be a person who finds solutions for problems and shares those solutions with the appropriate people in a professional manner. Take pride in your work.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor electrical issues, HVAC issues, plumbing issues, and appliances and equipment such as air conditioners, refrigerators and bathroom fixtures. Repair and paint walls, ceilings, furniture, doors, etc.
• Perform major and minor carpentry work including but not limited to: rebuilding porches, hanging cabinets, installing counters, installing finish trim, hanging new windows and/or doors, creating set designs (follies) and remodeling rooms, offices and common areas.
• Assist the Director in performing supervisory duties: Monitor housekeeping functions and ensure schedules are followed. Complete performance appraisals in a thorough and timely manner. Address performance issues with staff including but not limited to providing feedback (good and bad) and conducting disciplinary action according to Glenmeadow guidelines. Bring personnel issues/concerns forward to Director of Plant Operations and/or Human Resources as appropriate. Participate in the employee orientation program. Assist with planning budget needs. Assure function set ups are completed in a timely manner.
• Establish a track record of quality so that the supervisor and customers have a high degree of confidence that the assignment will be completed thoroughly. Follow through with special assignments. Complete your workload in a thorough and timely manner. Participate in rotating on-call schedule.
• Inspect the building and all equipment on a daily basis and according to established maintenance schedules. Maintain and monitor all equipment and controls to ensure good working order including, but not limited to: pool, boiler plant, and chiller. Inventory and replace supplies required to maintain facility. Follow established procedures for use of outside contractors. Sign off on bills/invoices in absence of Director. Perform light plumbing and electrical work. Arrange for or assist residents in moving seasonal items in and out of ALU storage as needed. Oversee the move-in process to ensure smooth transitions. Make sure residents storage lockers are in proper order.
• Be concerned with safety. Follow safety protocol to reduce the chance of self-injury. Use safety glasses, gloves, belts and other safety equipment to reduce the chance of harming yourself or others. Use tools, equipment and chemicals according to established protocol with safety in mind. Follow safety regulations, infection control, and universal precaution procedures at all times. Work hard to keep residents safe by staying aware of cords, tools, or other hazards that could increase the chance of a resident falling. Monitor the fire suppression system. Be a first responder when the fire alarm goes off. Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Come to work on time. Follow the appropriate call out procedure if unable to be at work. Use accrued time appropriately without excessive call-outs. Attend 10 in-services annually. Attend quarterly team meetings. Be flexible in filling in for others or picking up extra work. Be on-call every other weekend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree