Maintenance Director

PACS•Mount Pleasant, SC

About The Position

The Maintenance Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Maintenance Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility direction, ensuring the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner. The position has supervisory responsibilities and coordinates maintenance services with other departments, facility leadership, and outside vendors. The role also oversees safety, fire prevention, infection control, hazardous-material procedures, equipment and supply management, budget planning, and maintenance records. The role requires a high school education or equivalent and at least three years of supervisory experience in a maintenance- or plant-related position. The Maintenance Director must be knowledgeable about building systems, codes, and safety regulations; able to interpret blueprints; and licensed in accordance with applicable standards, codes, and labor laws. The job involves regular movement and communication, occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds, prolonged computer use, and may require assisting with resident evacuation during emergencies. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.

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.
Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, and labor laws.
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 general public.
Ability to maintain supplies and equipment and keep maintenance work areas presentable.
Willingness and 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 involving concrete variables and limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
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.
Ability to use office equipment, including a copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
May need to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, including its programs and activities.
Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures and ensure maintenance schedules are followed.
Coordinate maintenance services with related departments and maintain productive working relationships with department supervisors.
Direct the Maintenance Department and be accountable for its operation.
Work with the Infection Control Coordinator to identify, evaluate, and classify maintenance tasks that may involve exposure to blood or body fluids.
Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility closets, janitorial closets, and other areas for upkeep and supply control.
Participate in facility surveys and inspections by authorized government agencies as needed.
Develop plans of correction for maintenance deficiencies identified during surveys and provide written copies to the Administrator.
Ensure work performed by outside vendors is properly completed and supervised in accordance with contracts and work orders.
Meet regularly with maintenance personnel, solicit input from other department supervisors, identify and correct problems, and improve services.
Assess the competence of maintenance personnel and make necessary adjustments or corrections.
Conduct daily rounds to ensure personnel perform required duties and maintenance procedures meet facility needs.
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 when handling heavy objects.
Maintain supplies and equipment to support 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 containers are labeled and stored correctly and personnel are trained to use labels and safety sheets.
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 performing tasks involving potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
Ensure maintenance procedures specify appropriate precautions and equipment for tasks that could cause bodily injury.
Inspect equipment periodically and ensure necessary equipment is available and working properly.
Monitor maintenance procedures to promote efficient use of supplies 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 required.
Conduct weekly inspections of maintenance functions to maintain quality control.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.
Respond to emergencies, including rescheduling maintenance work as needed.
Ensure appropriate medical waste is disposed of according to facility procedures.