Director of Maintenance - Oak Knoll Healthcare Center
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Base Pay:  $28-33.00
 

Primary Responsibilities:

Assumes responsibility for all aspects of building upkeep including the inside and outside environment.Responsible for ordering, receiving and checking invoices for all maintenance supplies.Maintains the maintenance check lists for repairs and cleaning.Maintain Vendor Logs.Maintain Utility Management Program.On a weekly basis, reviews maintenance checklists and performs all required functions for the following systems: For the heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems – will perform minor repairs, review maintenance contracts on an on-going basis to ensure proper maintenance coverage and contacts appropriate services immediately if needed to perform repairs.Smoke detectors and fire panels.  Will also review yearly contract to ensure quarterly inspection.Generator System:  tests generator systems weekly and maintains log.  Is also responsible for testing generator under full load monthly and document log as well as reviewing yearly contract to ensure inspection twice a year. Sprinkler System: checks pressure reading weekly to maintain log.  Also responsible for reviewing yearly contract to ensure quarterly inspection. o Elevator system.  Also review yearly contract to ensure monthly inspection and maintenance. Plumbing system.  Will also perform minor repairs and contract out for major repairs. o Electrical system.  Will also perform minor repairs and contract out for major repairs.Patient Call Light System.  Will also perform minor repairs and contract out for major repairs.Phone system.  Will also perform minor repairs and arrange for major repairs and changes.  Will review yearly phone maintenance contract and purchase pagers when necessary.Washer and Dryer machines:  perform weekly cleaning maintenance on checklist and perform any minor repairs.  Will arrange for major repairs when required.Polices outside ground for debris and disposes appropriately. Shovels and maintains outside walkways.Evaluates food service department equipment for proper working order; cleans them as necessary; and arranges for major repairs. Maintains adequate pest control program within the facility.Assumes responsibility for the upkeep and repairs to patient areas, including:  Lighting, Handrails, Door Handles, Furniture, Beds and Mattresses, Call Chords, Floors, Bathroom fixtures, Trash receptacles, Televisions, Patients personal items, Wheelchairs, Geri chairs, Walkers, Walls and wallpaper, Ceiling Tiles, Windows and Screens.Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the physical building and the outside environment: o Roof-spot patches for leaks or calls contractor to make repairsFences – repairs or replaces o Patio Area – ensures that it is clean and attractiveOutside lighting – periodic checks for full lighting and follows up with local electric company or changes bulb when appropriateTrash – picks up daily around yard o Lawns – supervises trimming and watering o Bushes – supervises trimming and weeding beds PageWalkways and entrances – ensures they are free of obstacles and snow/iceReport condition of parking lot to Corporate.Patrols parking lot for authorization sticker.  Distributes notices to unauthorized vehicles.Provide weekend and holiday coverage for emergency repairs on a rotating basis with maintenance assistant.Maintains personal availability for on-call services.Assumes responsibility for personnel management; recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and orientation training for all maintenance staff.Supervises all maintenance personnel.Schedules staff and delegates assignments.Conducts counseling interviews and initiates disciplinary actions as necessary.Prepares written employee performance evaluations and initiates recommendations for salary increases, promotions or terminations.Participates in the development and maintenance of job descriptions for all maintenance personnel.Supervises and expedites completion of projects ensuring that safety rules are followed at all times.Develops and oversees departmental policies and procedures. Coordinates interdepartmental services.Develops and maintains departmental CQI activities and actively participates in facility Continuous Improvement (CQI).Recommends new approaches to enhance the efficiency of the facilities structural operations.Assesses space, equipment and other resource needs of the department and communicates appropriately to administration.Adheres to Residents Rights policies at all time. Consistently demonstrates responsibility, accountability and dependability.Consistently works cooperatively with all staff and residents and family members, nursing personnel, ancillary personnel, all facility departments and consultants. Comes to work clean and neat and consistently presents a professional appearance. Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner.  Strives for continuous self improvement and institutes continued education, formal and self-directed. Consistently maintains awareness of changes in rules and regulations effecting department and plant operations.Ensures adherence to building codes, JCAHO codes and life safety codes established by government agencies and insurance companiesMaintains fire prevention program.Assumes responsibility for Hazard Communication by promoting and directing the continuous training of staff.Assumes responsibility for elimination of hazards.Acts as Safety Officer of the facility. Follows all facility safety policies and procedures.Reviews all new chemicals to determine facility safety.Posts MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet.Reviews all new chemicals to determine facility safety.Prepares and conducts in-service training to all facility personnel regarding MSDS.Prepares and conducts OSHA training and test all employees annually.Coordinates safety committee meetings every two months; prepares agenda and chair the meeting.Issues safety violation warnings to employees as required.Identifies safety hazards and initials corrective action.Follows all facility safety policies and procedures.Conducts walk throughs with Fire Department to obtain favorable quarterly and yearly inspections.Conducts four (4) fire drills per shift per year and completes Fire-Drill Evaluation.Conducts Life Safety Code walk throughs with State officials and Veteran officials yearly.Checks EXIT signs weekly.Consistently works cooperatively with facility corporate personnel and ancillary service providers. Preform additional duties as needed

Prerequisites:

High School Degree or vocational schoolAt least 2-3 years maintenance experience required in a health care environment.Experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC systems, general maintenance and repairs.At least 2-3 years of supervisory experience.Knowledge of OSHA regulations, Department of Public Health and JCAHO regulations. Must have valid driver’s license and dependable transportation. 
Benefits available:401kPaid SickPaid VacationPaid HolidayMedicalDentalVisionLifeShort and Long Term DisabilityHospital and Accident policyCritical IllnessFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Account