Maintenance Director

PACS

About The Position

The Maintenance Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable facility, coordinating department services, overseeing maintenance personnel and vendors, and ensuring that safety, fire prevention, infection control, and equipment procedures are followed. The position has supervisory responsibilities and contributes to maintenance budgeting, expenditure records, inspections, and regulatory survey responses. The Maintenance Director must maintain resident-care confidentiality and be prepared to address emergencies. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds, use computers and office equipment, and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies. The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
At least three years of supervisory experience in a maintenance- or plant-related position.
Knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.
Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Must be licensed in accordance with applicable standards, codes, and labor laws.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to use a desktop or laptop computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear regularly; frequent use of office equipment such as a copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
May need to assist with evacuating residents during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Ensure maintenance schedules are followed and develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures.
Plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs, and activities.
Coordinate maintenance services with other departments, including Dietary, Nursing, and Activities.
Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for directing the Maintenance Department.
Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying maintenance functions that may involve exposure to blood or body fluids.
Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility and janitorial closets, and other areas for upkeep and supply control.
Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies as needed or directed.
Develop plans of correction for maintenance deficiencies identified during surveys and provide written copies to the Administrator.
Ensure outside vendors complete and perform services properly in accordance with contracts and work orders.
Meet regularly with maintenance personnel and consult with other department supervisors to identify problems and improve services.
Review the competence of maintenance personnel and make adjustments or corrections as needed.
Make daily rounds to verify that personnel perform their duties and maintenance procedures meet facility needs.
Maintain productive working relationships with other department supervisors and coordinate services to avoid interruptions.
Supervise safety and fire protection and prevention programs, including weekly inspections of work areas and equipment.
Ensure personnel follow safety regulations and use required safety equipment and supplies, including when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Ensure supplies and equipment are maintained to provide a safe and comfortable environment, and promptly report facility or equipment damage to the Administrator.
Obtain and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals; ensure chemical containers are labeled and stored properly and personnel are trained to use labels and safety information.
Develop, maintain, and implement infection control and universal precautions procedures, including sanitary practices and aseptic and isolation techniques.
Ensure personnel receive appropriate in-service training before tasks involving potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
Ensure maintenance procedures identify appropriate safety precautions and equipment for tasks that could cause bodily injury.
Make periodic rounds to check equipment and verify that necessary equipment is available and working properly.
Monitor maintenance procedures to use supplies efficiently and avoid waste.
Assist with preparing the Maintenance Department budget for equipment, supplies, and labor, and submit it to the Administrator for review and approval.
Maintain written records of department expenditures and submit financial records and cost reports to the Administrator as requested or necessary.
Conduct weekly inspections of maintenance functions to ensure quality-control measures are maintained.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident-care information, including protected health information.
Be prepared to handle emergencies, including rescheduling maintenance work.
Ensure medical waste is disposed of according to facility procedures.
Maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment and the appearance of maintenance work areas.