Maintenance Director

Job Description

Job Description

As the Director of Maintenance, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds to maintain proper care of our facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies.

 

Responsibilities:

• Directs the facility maintenance staff, to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues and firing.

• Directs the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds through maintenance staff. Inspects completed work for conformance to standards and policies.

• Implements preventative maintenance programs. 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.

• Coordinates annual maintenance schedule and completion. Oversees necessary repairs and maintenance in rooms and common areas including refurbishment.

• Ensures the outside of the property is maintained, including landscaping, snow removal, and garbage/trash removal.

• Prepares and follows approved budget. Tracks utility consumption and expense files.

• 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 facility 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

• Assess property damage and file property damage claims in accordance with company policy.

• Responds appropriately to resident or facility emergencies by assisting as needed.

• Maintains office, shops and mechanical areas within company standards.

 

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Valid State Driver’s License required for vehicle travel, as needed.

 

Management/Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

 

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.

 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

 

• Standing

• Walking

• Sitting

• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Climb or balance

• Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl

• Talk or hear

• Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds

• Vision

• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage

• On-Call on an as needed basis

• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

• Requires Travel: Occasionally

 

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