Maintenance Director

Job Type

Full-time

Description

To supervise, inspect and schedule the repairs and maintenance of the physical structure of the facility, including all furniture and equipment and to make periodic reports concerning problems to administration.

Accountability: Maintenance Supervisor, Administrator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain the safe operations of water, electrical lighting, heating, air conditioning, sewage disposal, and fire alarm systems, as well as the delivery systems for each of these in a safe operating manner.
Maintaining the building and ensuring that equipment used is safe and operable and that all safety factors are adhered to and safety regulations are met.
Inspect, service and perform minor repairs on air conditioners, heaters, electrical system, hand rails, wall guards and general carpentry work.
Service and perform minor repairs on auxiliary power unit.
Check and maintain the fire alarm system and fire extinguishers.
Be familiar with the fire and disaster plans.
Supervise the installation of equipment.
Monitor contractors for performance.
Inspect, repair and schedule preventative maintenance. Document accordingly.
Alternate fire drills at different times on different shifts by rotation and document accordingly.
Maintain reasonable stock supplies and hand tools.
Maintain an accurate file system to reflect manufacturer manuals and operating instructions.
Must be on call for emergency situations.
Prevents abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.
Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may live.
Any other duties and responsibilities, as requested by the Supervisor and/or Administrator.
Become a participating facility team member with the resident as first priority.
Attend facility meetings.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hold/handle
Lift
Carry
Reach - at and below shoulder height
Push/pull
Grasp and handle - pens, paperwork and small equipment
Sit, stand and walk
Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat
Fine hand motor coordination
Ability to read and write legibly
Ability to give and follow instructions
Climb

COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Talking: Communicating with residents, families, visitors and staff

Hearing: To communicate on the phone effectively, Taking instructions from the Administrator, To respond to resident complaints and requests, To respond appropriately to disaster instructions and pages

Sight: For performing job effectively and correctly

Smell: For accurate detection and maintenance of facility odors

Touch: For detecting temperature changes

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

None.

SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:

Tasks and procedures performed by the employee involve risks classified by CDC as

Category II. (Activity performed without blood exposure but exposure may occur in the event

of an emergency.)

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility. Must be able to take and give instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly. Although employee is required for prolonged periods of time, he/she must also be able to tolerate prolonged standing and walking.
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