Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary:
Ensure the building(s), equipment and utilities are maintained in good working order and facility
grounds are proper1y maintained in accordance with facility policies and state and Federal
Regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Duties/Responsibilities:

Customer Service
Demonstrates positive customer service when performing the role of the Maintenance
Supervisor, with residents, family members, facility staff and medical staff.
Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect honesty, politeness and accountability
when dealing with residents, family members and facility staff.
Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity for residents' rights in all interfaces with
residents and family members.
Communicates effectively via open, straightforward communication, including use of
listening skills and by accessing the appropriate chain of command.
Seeks validation of knowledge base, quality, decision-making and skill level by actively
questioning when necessary.
Participates in interdisciplinary communication activities; actively listens and actively
contributes.

Administrative Functions:
Perform minor repairs and supervise the day-to-say repair, improvement and preventative
maintenance of the building, equipment lawn and grounds.
Arrange for and manage outside repair, maintenance and construction services according to
procedures.
And may perform and supervise floor care.

Personnel Functions:
Supervise maintenance staff in the day-to-day facility operations of assigned areas.
Make job assignments and set priorities.
Orient new staff and participate in recruitment and selection.
Communicate policies, assist and coach as needed.
Monitor work assignments. provide feedback, evaluate performance and discipline as
needed.
Maintain record manage budgets and supplies and fulfill department head responsibilities.
Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly.
And strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects.
Ensure Universal Precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation
practices and procedures are followed.
Promptly address any hazardous and function as a working supervisor in all areas of
responsibilities as the departments' budgeted hours and workload require.

Staff Development:
Attend and participate in educational activities, in-services training, and staff meetings.
Assist in orientation and training other staff.
Safety and Sanitation:
Comply with, support and enforce facility policies involving all safety and infection control
procedures to include the proper equipment
Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when handling supplies and
equipment
Maintain supply and storage rooms in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Clean and check equipment as indicated/necessary.
Report all incidents/accidents, no matter how minor, to your supervisor immediately.
Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor
immediately.
Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment tools, supplies, etc., are
property stored before leaving such areas f o r breaks, end of workday, etc.
Keep your work area(s) free of hazardous conditions, i.e., detergent spills, excess supplies,
equipment, etc., to assure that all established safety rules/regulations are followed at all
times.
Follow established policies and procedures concerning infection control when doing the
laundry.
Ensure that department personnel follow established procedures governing the use of labels
and MSDSs.
Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person.
Equipment and Supply Functions:
Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible.
Ensure supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are property stored
before leaving such areas on breaks, end of workday, etc.

Quality Improvement:
Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
Resident/Patient Rights
Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting
a professional appearance.
Knock before entering a resident's room.

Expense Control
Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommend to the Administrator
adjustments in maintenance services that ensure the continued ability to provide quality service.
Required Skills/Abilities
Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary
to accomplish the job.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work
cooperatively with other employees.

Education and Experience:
Basic understanding of computer technology, including email use.
Must maintain regular attendance.
Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.
This requirement also includes
drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without
reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function
adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work
effectively with resident/patients, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which
include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times
hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of
4 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15
feet
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of resident/patients wring emergency
situations.

Work Environment
Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with resident/patients, family members, personnel, visitors, government
agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset resident/patients, family members, etc.
Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and on other shifts when
necessary.
Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster,
etc.).
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
Is subject to injury from falls, bums from equipment odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as
reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and
Hepatitis B viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.