Director of Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description

Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the maintenance department to ensure environmental center compliance in accordance to Federal, State and Local ordinance, regulations and building codes. Ensures center is maintained in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition; in good repair, free from hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, ventilation, heating and cooling systems. Also responsible for the provision of quality laundry service.

Principal Responsibilities

• Supervises all Environmental Services personnel and daily work in assigned areas throughout center in an effective, efficient manner that enhances service levels while providing appropriate control of expense budgets, staffing and the effectual resolution of interdepartmental and personnel problems. Processes and maintains records of accounts payable, supplies received, equipment maintenance, and other department business.

• Executes the Company’s preventive maintenance program and record keeping systems to maintain the center is at its highest level of physical function.

• Develops center profile and physical plant history by maintaining complete documentation of all maintenance activities including accurate records of all replacement parts and materials used; Maintains records of fuel supply.

• Performs all routine maintenance and repair work for the center in accordance to Federal, State and Local ordinance, regulations and building codes.

• Works with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders and other staff members regarding environmental services requests, infection prevention, service resolution opportunities, and other interdepartmental matters. Provides timely follow-up for information to requesting departments. Communicates and consults with management on best practices.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• One to two years of supervisory experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of laundry/housekeeping/maintenance procedures.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in long-term care preferred
• HVAC experience
• Maintenance experience
• Healthcare experience preferred but can be trained if needed