What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Director position at Birchwood Healthcare Partners?
POSITION PURPOSE:
Supervise, coordinate, and perform the activities of the maintenance department to ensure the center is maintained in good repair and all systems are in compliance with applicable safety and fire regulations and federal, state, and local building codes to ensure a safe, comfortable environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Manage the effort to have attractive and well-maintained grounds.
- Schedule repair/maintenance of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure efficient operations.
- Provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations and condition of machines and equipment. Develop preventive maintenance programs; recommend measures to improve operations and condition of machines and equipment.
- Review new product plans; discuss equipment needs and modifications with design engineers; requisition tools, equipment and supplies required for operations.
- Monitor and contain expenditures.
- Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with facility policies and procedures, appropriate professional standards, and applicable state/federal laws.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education/requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Requires graduation from an appropriate technical/trade school and 2 years of experience in building maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of building codes, rules/regulations regarding the operation of equipment and HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
- Compliance with OSHA and other safety requirements.
- Should have the ability to communicate effectively with residents, their families and other facility staff.
- One year of supervisory experience is preferred.