Maintenance Director

Volare Health, LLC•Slidell, LA

21h

About The Position

We support a portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. Schedule: Full-Time (Monday-Friday + On-call availability) Pay: Salary Maintenance responsibilities: Perform minor repairs and supervise the day-to-day repair, improvement and preventative maintenance of the building, equipment, lawn and grounds; arrange for and manage outside repair, maintenance and construction services according to procedures; and may perform and supervise floor care. Must be responsive to after hour and weekend calls (24/7). Unit Supervision Supervise maintenance staff in the day-to-day facility operations of assigned areas. Make job assignments and set priorities. Orient new staff and participate in recruitment and selection. Communicate policies, assist and coach as needed. Monitor work assignments, provide feedback, evaluate performance and discipline as needed. Maintain record manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department head responsibilities. Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; and strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects; ensure Universal Precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment. Assist other as requested and function as a working supervisor in all areas of responsibilities as the departments’ budgeted hours and work-load require. Comply with Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper use of mechanical lifts, gait belts and personal protective back supports. Comply with standard Lock Out/Tag Out procedures for electrical repairs. Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance. Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training other staff. Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned. Other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

Must have minimum 5 years’ experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, and carpentry repairs or equivalent technical knowledge or licensing.
Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish job requirements.
Must have strong working knowledge of Life Safety code regulations applicable to the health care industry.
Must be familiar with State and local building code regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform minor repairs and supervise the day-to-day repair, improvement and preventative maintenance of the building, equipment, lawn and grounds
Arrange for and manage outside repair, maintenance and construction services according to procedures
Perform and supervise floor care
Must be responsive to after hour and weekend calls (24/7)
Supervise maintenance staff in the day-to-day facility operations of assigned areas
Make job assignments and set priorities
Orient new staff and participate in recruitment and selection
Communicate policies, assist and coach as needed
Monitor work assignments, provide feedback, evaluate performance and discipline as needed
Maintain record manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department head responsibilities
Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; and strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects
Ensure Universal Precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed
Promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment
Assist other as requested and function as a working supervisor in all areas of responsibilities as the departments’ budgeted hours and work-load require
Comply with Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper use of mechanical lifts, gait belts and personal protective back supports
Comply with standard Lock Out/Tag Out procedures for electrical repairs
Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights
Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance
Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training other staff
Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned
Other duties as assigned or needed