What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Director position at Health and Rehabilitation Center near Kalamazoo?
Health and Rehabilitation Center near Kalamazoo -
Join our team as a Maintenance Director and become the backbone of our operations! We are seeking a talented individual with at least three years of experience in maintenance management to lead our dedicated team. As the Maintenance Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our facilities, implementing preventative maintenance programs, and overseeing repairs and renovations. If you have a passion for problem-solving and a knack for keeping things running seamlessly, we want to hear from you!
Maintenange Director - Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements include the following :
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance / plant related position.
Licensed in accordance with applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
Previous experience as a Maintenance Director with a Skilled Nursing Facility, or Long Term Care Facility preferred.
A working understanding electrical systems, HVAC systems, and various mechanical and architectural systems.
Valid driver’s license.
Extended list of Major Duties and Responsibilities of Maintenance Director
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the Maintenance Department, its programs and activities.
Ensures the facility remains in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations for Life Safety Code compliance.
Reviews the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and makes recommendations to the Assistant Administrator / Administrator.
Assists Administrator with operating and staffing budgets for maintenance and monitors monthly.
Ensures maintenance staff are properly trained on safety policies and procedures as well as monitors compliance.
Ensures proper planning, direction, participation, and supervision of both preventative and unplanned maintenance and repair activities in the facility, which includes painting, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical work.
Purchases within budgetary responsibilities the general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment, safety equipment, and trains others in their appropriate use.
Ensures that services performed by outside vendors are properly completed / supervised in accordance with contracts / work orders.
Ensure the facility’s Fire Safety program complies with the 2022 version of the Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code. Includes but is not limited to required fire drills, training on the facility’s fire safety plan, safe use of oxygen, electrical safety.
Ensures facility’s compliance with multiple OSHA standards. Some of OSHA’s required trainings overlap with fire safety requirements. Additional required trainings may include but are not limited to those related to reporting of work-related incidents, bloodborne pathogens-hazardous waste removal, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and ergonomics.
Assists with the development and implementation of the facility’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. A training program must reflect the risks identified in the facility’s risk assessment so that staff can demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures. Drills and exercises are required to test the effectiveness of the training.
Develops and implements preventive maintenance tasks, document instructions and procedures for the preventative maintenance of facility and utility components and office equipment, as well as, mechanical, air conditioning, heating, and electrical systems, etc.
Schedules department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, etc., to expedite work.
Assists in standardizing the methods in which maintenance tasks will be performed.
Ensures the facility’s compliance with the law and other regulatory terms such as safety and building codes.
Reads and interprets blueprints in order to monitor the upkeep of electrical, HVAC, and other systems.
Runs, operates, and assesses technical aspects of facility machinery, equipment, and buildings.
Leads and maintains minutes for monthly safety meeting with IDT participation. Brings detail of PIP’s in process to QAPI meeting for review.