Maintenance Director

California PostAcute Care•Lynwood, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall maintenance operation of the center, and they/their is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on equipment. Other responsibilities of the Maintenance Director include ordering and requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed, performing regular daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks, as shown on “Preventive Maintenance Calendar”, and assigning duties and work assignments. The Maintenance Director follows established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department, keeps required records and submits them to the Administrator and Property Manager when required, and cooperates with other employees and department heads.

Requirements

Skilled Nursing Facility Experience
High school degree or equivalent
Basic training in electrical, plumbing, heating and HVAC systems
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Performs overall supervision of the Maintenance Department including “hands-on” performance of maintenance and repair work
Maintains the building in good repair and free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, etc.
Maintains the building and grounds in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws
Maintains the fire alarm and emergency generator system in good working order, performs test on fire alarm and emergency generator system weekly and keeps required records of test results
Maintains required records and reports as outlined in the policies and procedures of the Maintenance Department
Participates in budget planning for the Maintenance Department
Orders and requisitions supplies subsequent to Administrator’s approval
Orients and instructs all maintenance personnel
Participates in and plans in-service programs, as necessary
Attends Department Head Meetings and sits on required committees
Recruits, interviews, hires and provides orientation for all employees of the Maintenance Department
Reviews and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel as well as counsel/discipline assigned personnel according to established company personnel policy
Assigns work assignments and duty schedules
Remains on call for emergencies seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
Performs other responsibilities, as may be required, and as directed by the Administrator
Concerns his/herself with the safety of all center customers in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the center adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the center’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS
Assists in the maintenance and update of the Property/Plant Assessment on an annual basis
Assists in the maintenance and update of the Center’s Disaster Plan on an annual basis
Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
Performs other duties as requested