Maintenance Director

MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary) Reports to: Administrator OVERVIEW: The Maintenance Director will oversee all physical aspects of the facility including service of electrical and mechanical systems; maintenance of equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds; as well as the organization and direction for the overall operation of the plant operations department. RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates compliance with local, state and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes. Coordinates engineering contractors and vendors, making sure insurance and licenses are current Conducts regular inspections of life safety systems, including fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems Oversees necessary repairs and maintenance in rooms and common areas including refurbishment for move-ins. Ensures the outside of the property is maintained, including landscaping, snow removal, and garbage/trash removal Maintains inventory control for all general supplies, parts and equipment for necessary repairs and maintenance. Maintains all required engineering files Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem. Works within the legal scope of local and state codes. Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and take necessary precautions Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed Creates, schedules, implements, and manages a preventive maintenance program for production machinery and equipment Directs the maintenance and operations of various facility systems to ensure uninterrupted service. Covered systems may include electrical, refrigeration, water, steam, and compressed gas Procures materials, supplies, and repair parts to maintain inventory as required Develops maintenance procedures and schedules Assists with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects Assist in the recruitment, interviewing & selection of maintenance personnel Hires and trains maintenance staff. Maintains department schedule to ensure adequate staffing. Responsible for yearly written evaluations of all department employees. Moves furniture, equipment, supplies, etc. as needed. Ensure that staff is providing a safe environment for The Facility and its Residents. other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 2+ years' experience in supervisory positions in Maintenance Thorough understanding of OSHA , NFPA, and EPA regulations as they pertain to facility operation and maintenance in nursing care facilities Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC Ability to identify issues and determine repairs and maintenance schedules for building systems Excellent management and supervisory skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees, schedules and coordinates daily work assignments of maintenance staff WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a health care setting This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment May experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear The employee must occasionally lift or move up 75 pounds TRAVEL: There is no travel expected for this position For more Information regarding the HB531 Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr