Facilities Director

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management•Wichita, KS

9h•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Facilities Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Maintenance Department and Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

Requirements

Must have, as a minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant and housekeeping 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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in a maintenance and housekeeping supervisor position in a healthcare facility

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance/Housekeeping Department, its programs and activities.
Inspect storage rooms, work rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control
Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, schedules, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies.
Ensure that outside services are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders.
Assist in recruitment, interviewing, and selection of maintenance and housekeeping personnel
Recommend to the Executive Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.
Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly.
Check supply rooms and work areas to assure that needed supplies are readily available to perform assigned tasks.
Monitor maintenance and housekeeping procedures to ensure that supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment used in the handling of infectious materials is available and easily accessible to maintenance personnel.
Maintain inventory and records according to established policies.
Place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary or as may be required
Ensure that equipment contaminated with blood or other infectious material is properly labeled or tagged before being sent for repair or decontamination.
Recommend to the Executive Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.