Maint Dir HCC

PruittHealth•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Maintenance Director assumes administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for maintaining the facility’s physical plant and essential mechanical, electrical, and patient/resident care equipment in safe operating condition. The role manages maintenance employees and services to protect the health and safety of patients/residents, personnel, and the public, while meeting National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code requirements and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The director oversees maintenance requests, sets priorities, assigns or performs work, and establishes scheduled maintenance for the facility and its equipment. The role also monitors staff performance, maintains records, conducts quality assurance and compliance rounds, updates policies and procedures, supports budgeting and staffing, and participates in long-term care surveys.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
One year of experience in physical plant operations and equipment maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Basic working knowledge of a computer, such as the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Collect and review maintenance requisitions from facility units and departments.
Review reported issues, establish priorities, and assign staff or inspect, replace, repair, or otherwise resolve problems.
Establish and conduct scheduled maintenance throughout the physical plant and for all equipment.
Maintain and test the emergency power system to ensure power is available to entrances, exits, fire detection and extinguishing equipment, and life support systems during interruptions to electrical supply.
Perform the daily duties of maintenance staff and maintain essential equipment—including boiler room equipment, nursing unit and medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, and laundry equipment—in safe operating condition.
Establish procedures to ensure potable water is available to essential areas if the normal water supply is lost.
Monitor temperatures and promptly initiate repairs to eliminate hazards for residents, staff, and others.
Communicate directly with residents, families, and legal representatives to identify needs and abilities.
Monitor maintenance staff performance by observing staff across units and shifts and interviewing facility staff, residents, and families.
Perform daily quality assurance functions, including compliance rounds, to evaluate adherence to state and federal regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Develop and update maintenance policies and procedures consistent with the facility’s philosophy and objectives and applicable state and federal regulations.
Complete required maintenance documentation and records; audit staff records for accuracy and completeness; and improve department record-keeping practices.
Collaborate with consultants by responding promptly to requests for information and considering suggestions to improve maintenance service quality.
Monitor staff compliance with OSHA workplace safety requirements, including hazard communication and bloodborne pathogens; provide immediate first aid after workplace exposure and refer employees for post-exposure follow-up.
Participate in developing the department budget and provide the Nursing Home Administrator with relevant information about department financial needs and status.
Hire and retain qualified, competent maintenance staff to provide a hazard-free, sanitary, comfortable, and homelike environment.
Participate actively in the long-term care survey process by instructing staff on conduct and disclosure, remaining present while surveyors are onsite, and directing timely collection of requested information.