Maintenance Director

Maintenance Director

• The overall maintenance operation of the facility, and he/she is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Ordering and requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed,
• Performing regular daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks, as shown on "Preventive Maintenance Calendar," and assigning duties and work assignments.
• Performs overall supervision of the Maintenance Department including "hands on" performance of maintenance and repair work;
• Makes minor repairs on handrails, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings, beds, wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, electrical equipment, sprinkling systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms and extinguishers
• Maintains the building in good repair and free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, etc.;
• Maintains the building and grounds in compliance with Federal, State and local laws;Maintains the fire alarm and emergency generator system in good working order, performs test on fire alarm and emergency generator system weekly and keeps required records of tests results;
• Maintains required records and reports as outlined in the policies and procedures of the Maintenance Department;
• Participates in budget planning for the Maintenance Department;Orders and requisitions supplies subsequent to Administrator's approval;
• Orients and instructs all maintenance personnel;Participates in and plans in-service programs, as necessary;
• Attends Department Head Meetings and sits on required committees;
• Recruits, interviews, hires and provides orientation for all employees of the Maintenance Department;
• Reviews and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel as well as counsel/discipline assigned personnel according to established company personnel policy;
• Assigns work assignments and duty schedules;
• Remains on call for emergencies 24 hours a day;
• Performs other responsibilities, as may be required, and as directed by the Administrator
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights;