Maint Dir HCC

Maintenance Director

The Maintenance Director assumes administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to maintain the facility physical plant and essential mechanical, electrical, and patient / resident care equipment in safe operating condition. Manages employees in provision of maintenance services that protect the health and safety of patients / residents, personnel, and the public and provided are consistent with Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association and with all state and federal laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities include :

• Collects and reviews maintenance requisitions from all units and departments of the facility.
• Establishes priorities, assigns staff, or inspects, replaces, repairs, or otherwise resolves problems.
• Establishes and conducts scheduled maintenance throughout the physical plant and for all equipment.
• Maintains and tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits, fire detection alarms, extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event of electrical supply interruption.
• Performs all daily duties of maintenance staff and maintains all essential equipment in safe operating condition.
• Establishes procedures to ensure the availability of potable water to essential areas in the event of loss of normal water supply.
• Monitors acceptable temperature ranges and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff, and others.
• Communicates directly with residents, families, and legal representatives to identify appropriate needs and abilities.
• Monitors the performance of maintenance staff by observing staff on all units and shifts and interviewing facility staff, residents, and families.
• Performs quality assurance functions, including compliance rounds, on a daily basis to evaluate compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and facility policies and procedures.
• Develops and updates maintenance policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and objectives of the facility and are consistent with state and federal regulations.
• Completes required documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities. Audits records of maintenance staff for accuracy and completeness. Implements approaches to improve department record keeping practices.
• Collaborates with consultants with timely responses to requests for information and suggestions to improve the quality of maintenance services.
• Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates on workplace safety including hazard communication and blood borne pathogens. In cases of workplace exposure, provides immediate first-aid and refers employees to appropriate facility staff members for post-exposure follow-up.
• Participates in the development of the department budget. Provides relevant financial information to the Nursing Home Administrator regarding department financial needs and status.
• Hires and retains qualified, competent maintenance staff to provide services to achieve a hazard-free, sanitary, comfortable, homelike environment for residents, facility staff, and others.
• Actively participates in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on-site, and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team.

Minimum education required : High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum experience required : One year experience in physical plant operations and equipment maintenance.

Additional qualifications (preferred) : Must have basic working knowledge of a computer (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).

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