Maintenance Director: Independent Living

PACS•Mountain View, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director is a well-rounded trades professional responsible for leading and performing hands-on maintenance at Mountain View Independent Living, a 99-apartment independent living community. This role oversees maintenance operations, including repairs, preventative maintenance, and general facility upkeep, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for residents and team members. The position requires skills in property maintenance, including painting, mechanical systems, electrical, and plumbing work. The primary purpose is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as directed by the Administrator, to ensure the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner. This role also serves as a key member of the Executive Director’s leadership team.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent
Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a maintenance/plant-related position
Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints
Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas
Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, and labor laws
Experience in property maintenance, including painting, mechanical systems, electrical, and plumbing work

Nice To Haves

Experience managing budgets and vendor contracts

Responsibilities

Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area
Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs, and activities
Coordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, Activities, etc.)
Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Maintenance Department
Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related maintenance functions to ensure that tasks involving the potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded
Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
Review and develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator
Ensure that services performed by outside vendors are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders
Meet with maintenance personnel on a regularly scheduled basis, solicit advice from interdepartment supervisors concerning the operation of the maintenance department, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or improve services
Review and check competence of maintenance personnel and make necessary adjustments or corrections as required
Make daily rounds to assure that maintenance personnel are performing required duties and that appropriate maintenance procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility
Maintain a productive working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinate maintenance services to assure that services can be performed without interruption
Supervise safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly
Ensure that maintenance personnel follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times
Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects
Ensure that supplies and equipment are maintained to provide a safe and comfortable environment
Promptly report equipment or facility damage to the Administrator
Assume the responsibility for obtaining and maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department
Ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored
Ensure that all maintenance personnel are trained to use labels and MSDSs to recognize hazards and follow appropriate protective measures
Develop, maintain, and implement infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to assure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times and that aseptic and isolation techniques are followed by all maintenance personnel
Ensure that all personnel performing tasks involving potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks
Ensure that maintenance policies and procedures identify appropriate safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could result in bodily injury
Make periodic rounds to check equipment and assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly
Monitor maintenance procedures to ensure that supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste
Assist in preparing and planning the Maintenance Department’s budget for equipment, supplies, and labor, and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval
Maintain current written records of department expenditures and assure that adequate financial records and cost reports are submitted to the Administrator upon request or as necessary
Make weekly inspections of all maintenance functions to assure that quality control measures are continually maintained
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information
Be prepared to handle emergencies as they arise (i.e., rescheduling maintenance work schedules, etc.)
Ensure that appropriate medical waste is disposed of in accordance with facility procedures