MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT•Palestine, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director supervises and coordinates the maintenance department to help ensure the center complies with applicable federal, state, and local ordinances, regulations, and building codes. The role maintains a sanitary, attractive, orderly, safe, and functional facility, and is also responsible for providing quality laundry service. The director oversees maintenance staff and daily work, manages department records and supplies, carries out preventive maintenance, and coordinates with residents, clinical staff, department leaders, management, and outside contractors. The position provides 24-hour on-call service for emergencies and may be assigned other duties as needed.

Requirements

One to two years of supervisory experience in a commercial establishment.
Knowledge of maintenance procedures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise Environmental Services personnel and coordinate daily work across assigned areas, managing service levels, expenses, staffing, and resolution of interdepartmental and personnel issues.
Maintain records for accounts payable, received supplies, equipment maintenance, replacement parts, materials, fuel, and other department activities.
Execute the company preventive-maintenance program and maintain documentation of maintenance work and the physical plant’s history.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and building codes.
Coordinate with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders, and other staff on environmental-service requests, infection prevention, service resolution, and related matters; provide timely follow-up and consult management on best practices.
Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment; adjust, lubricate, and clean equipment and components; repair outdoor chairs and benches; and report serious failures to the Administrator.
Collect work orders daily, establish work priorities, and conduct daily rounds and inspections to ensure cleanliness and company standards.
Work with infection control and educate staff to promote compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
Inspect and maintain lighting, exit lights, temperatures, circuit breakers, refrigeration equipment, call-light systems, bedrails, toilet and grab rails, windows, generators, time clocks, exhaust fans, water fountains, toilets, drains, scales, and elevators, as applicable.
Clean and maintain dryers, vents, heat registers, refrigeration coils, garbage cans, windows and screens, and ice machines.
Conduct fire drills; inspect fire extinguishers, test smoke detectors, and check and lubricate fire doors.
Identify and recommend independent contractors for work beyond employees’ capabilities and obtain direction from the Support Services Consultant as needed.
Provide 24-hour on-call service to the nursing center for emergencies.
Attend staff, department-head, and other center meetings and participate in required committees.
Assist with developing and updating departmental procedures and policies.
Ensure adequate maintenance supplies are available for daily work.
Prepare resident rooms for incoming and discharging residents.
Maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with applicable standards.
Plan, organize, communicate, cooperate, and problem-solve with others to complete projects.
Supervise day-to-day maintenance functions of assigned personnel.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, or activities as assigned, with or without notice.