Maintenance Director

Job Summary:

Organizes and supervises operation of the maintenance/repair program involving buildings and Emergency Operations Plan, Life Safety, Biomedical Equipment, Bio-Hazardous and Pharmaceutical Waste, Recycling, General Waste, Landscaping and all major systems such as the Oxygen and Vacuum Manifolds and Emergency Generator transport and Housekeeping/EVS. Coordinates maintenance and utilize project management capabilities for major repair activities with functions of other departments.

B: Principal Duties and Responsibilities Performed:

• Plans, directs and supervises maintenance program.
  • Including: heating, cooling, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and painting, institutional equipment and power plant. Schedules preventive maintenance on major plant equipment including replacement, new installation, and power plant tests as required.
• Orients, instructs and supervises Housekeeping personnel assigns duties and evaluates work performance.
• Keeps record of work performed. Create Schedule and may keep employees time sheets and approve requests off.
• Coordinates work of maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt patient care of normal business functions.
• Advises and consults with administrator or CEO on maintenance and repairs needs concerning structure, equipment and grounds and project management.
• Inspects plant equipment and systems yearly for proper functioning/safety and inspects buildings compliance with local and state codes, ordinances and safety regulations.
• Prepares and submits reports as directed by the Administrator.
• Is on call after hours and on weekend for major emergencies pertaining to the Emergency Operations Plan.
• Attends department head meetings, workshops and institutes.

May perform any or all duties concerned with:

• Electricity, Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry, Mechanics, Heating, Cooling and Water systems; except those services performed by outside contractors.
• Directs duties concerned with maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways, etc., includes gardening, landscaping, clean-up etc., except that performed under service contracts.
• Maintenance and Annual Maintenance of Oxygen Manifold System and Vacuum Manifold Systems
• Maintenance of Emergency Generator, weekly, monthly annually and biannually.
• Work with Public Utilities (PG&E, Water Utilities)
• Runs errands within scope of practice; handles incoming and outgoing freight of housekeeping and maintenance supplies; and other miscellaneous duties as directed by the CEO.
• Personnel and/or Materials

C: RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Care, maintenance and repair of institutional property, equipment to AHJ standards. (CMS, CDPH, OSHPD, DHCS, CAL-OSHA, Title 22, NFPA, DOT, and JAHCO)
• Care and use of supplies and maintenance equipment used in performance of duties.
• Regular inspection of property and equipment for compliance with safety regulations.
• Takes emergency call.
• Annually Updates Emergency Operations Plan and record keeping
• Executes Life Safety Audits monthly, quarterly, annually (Fire Drills, Extinguishers, General Building Safety, Disaster Drills)
• Ensure all Fire Systems are to NFPA regulations (smoke detectors, smoke and fire dampers, FACP, Fire Sprinkler, Kitchen Suppression System)
• Arrange Vehicle Transportation with Clinical Teams and Social Work Department for patients
• Schedule, train, direct, interview, audit EVS team and standards to CDPH Infection Control Standards, and County Health Department Regulations.
• Ensure all physical building systems meet CDPH, OSHPD, DHCS, guidelines
• Ensure acute care clinic and Operation Room is up to Joint Commission Standards
• Ensure proper removal of Regulated Medical Waste, Pharmaceutical Waste to DOT standards and removal of general waste and recyclables
• Hold and record all Safety Meetings
• Ensure Emergency Generator meets to CDPH, Life Safety, DHCS, and NFPA standards monthly audited, tested and annually serviced.
• Enforce Parking area for staff only and maintain enough clearance for Emergency Personnel to arrive
• Program new hire badges to fingerprints
• Give Safety Tours to new hires
• Maintain Emergency Water Supply
• Inspect all Life Safety Systems and Equipment
• Ensure all equipment in kitchen is maintained and meet not only NFPA standards but also Title 22 Standards
• Ensure all Bio Medical equipment are maintained to Manufacture recommended preventative maintenance (except patient vents and Massimo’s)
• Ensure beds and cribs are maintained and fully functional
• Receive and approve all invoices of services and supplies rendered related to Maintenance
• Procure Housekeeping Supplies and Maintenance Supplies
• Maintain SDS listing of all chemicals used in maintenance and EVS.
• Conduct Annual Disaster Drill Tabletop and Active exercise annually
• Write the reviews of EVS Staff
• Ensure the Air balance is proper for Soiled linen, Operation, and PACU rooms.
• Check in all Vendors to perform major tasks related to major equipment
• Work closely with Infection Control Nurse, and DON to ensure building and staff meets CDPH standards and requirements
• Ensure Laundry is cleaned, folded and executed daily for patient care
• Move company Office furniture
• Create a network of Emergency Vendors (3 for each area or responsibility)
• Actively participate and provide reports for Annual re-certification survey and DHCS survey
• Work closely with Local Fire Marshall, Fire Department, and Police Department
• Support sister Hospital with any major projects
• Help maintain equipment at Scribbles and Giggles School and off-site location as well
• Maintain Generator to BAAQMD standards and report annual hours for re-certification to operate
• Help assist training RT’s in proper use of Dewar tanks and oxygen system.
• Schedule Annual Audit of Oxygen Manifold System
• Ensure the safety of all compressed gas tanks are functional and operational (Medical Oxygen)
• Ensure the OR Room and Medical Room are within temperature ranges as required by CMS.
• Ensure and maintain the ambient temperature of the building does not exceed 80 degrees.
• Ensure Emergency Water tanks are changed out semiannually and set to meet Safe Drinking water practices
• Write, update, and review all Maintenance and Housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Drive patients on transports (BLS class and Defensive driving class required)
• Obtain 3 estimates for all major repair jobs and communicate with CEO or Administrator on recommendations and approval.

D: MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• High School Diploma
• Preferred 1 year of Hospital or SNF Maintenance experience
• Basic Knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Flooring, Painting, & Construction
• Requires DOT training for Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
• Clean Driving Record
• Ability to be on feet for prolonged periods of time and able to lift at least 50 pounds.