Maintenance Director - RCFE

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor performs and oversees the maintenance and repairs of the community's heating/cooling systems, water, gas, electrical, and mechanical systems. They are responsible for the general appearance and condition of the exterior of the building and grounds and for maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations relating to the physical plant and safety requirements. This position is also responsible for the hiring, training, employment decisions, supervision and coordination of the maintenance, grounds and housekeeping for the community. They assist in the development and implementation of operating capital equipment budgets and maintains the community in an aesthetic and well operating manner.

Position Responsibilities include:

* Develops and implements preventative maintenance and safety programs for heating/cooling systems, water, gas, electrical, and mechanical systems.

* Is responsible for compliance with the requirements of the State Fire Marshall.

* Is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and direction of the maintenance. This includes the setting of priorities, goals, project completion, and maintenance logs for all repairs and replacements at the community.

* Consults with the Executive Director regarding community and grounds repair needs and priorities for completion.

* Purchases all non-capital items required for general maintenance of building and grounds.

* Is responsible for trouble-shooting major malfunctions in the plumbing, electrical, and heating/cooling systems. Coordinates with outside companies for equipment or expertise as needed.

* Organizes and/or conducts preventative maintenance and safety programs for heating, cooling, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, and all other building systems. In addition, performs preventative maintenance on all patient room furnishings.

* Advises and consults with Executive Director on maintenance and repair needs.

* Maintains records as required by administration.

* Repairs, replaces and otherwise maintains the physical plant, ventilation units (thermostats, valves, etc.), electrical, refrigeration (condensers, defrosters, refrigerator, freezer, etc.), plumbing (toilets, sinks, water coolers, etc.), sheetrock (taping, texturing, etc.), painting, furnishings and fixtures, and landscape maintenance.

* Keeps maintenance areas clean and orderly.

* Is available evenings, nights, and weekends for emergencies.

* Participates on internal committees including, but not limited to, Fire and Safety, Infection Control, and Quality Assurance.

* Plumbing: Installs, repairs, and maintains piping, fittings, and fixtures. Is involved in the distribution and use of water and gas throughout the community.

* Electrical: Operates and makes minor repairs in the existing electrical systems throughout the community. This includes the installation of junction boxes, receptacles, and switches. Replaces motors, belts, pulleys, and micro-switches, either upon failure or as trouble-shooting malfunctions occur. Monitors and replaces lights and fixtures, and associated electrical appliances as needed.

* Carpentry: Standard wood-working skills, performs finish work to include cabinetry, painting, and minor repairs.

* General Maintenance: If repairs are small, repairs and services to sprinkler systems, including sprinkler valves, PVC piping, and outside water and control valves. Performs minor concrete repairs to sidewalks and patios. Maintains outside lighting systems of the community which includes parking lots and refuse areas.

* Responsible to maintain all maintenance tools and equipment in a working and orderly fashion.

* Accepts incoming freight and notifies respective departments of merchandise arrivals.

Qualifications

Education:

High school graduate or graduate of a technical or vocational school.

Training and Experience:

Three years' experience with progressive responsibility in maintenance and power plant work. Supervisory experience.

Job Knowledge:

Must have knowledge of boilers, compressors, motors and allied machinery, as well as the various electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Is able to read and interpret blue prints and technical manuals and possesses a knowledge of supplies and equipment used, and the care of this equipment.