What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Director position at Life Care Center of Rhea County?
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Maintenance department in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
The Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Maintenance department in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two (2) years’ maintenance experience
- Proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Knowledgeable of local building codes and ordinances
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Plan, supervise, and direct maintenance programs
- Schedule preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements
- Inspect equipment/systems regular for proper functioning and safety
- Run errands, handing incoming and outgoing freight, and lift and move heavy furniture and equipment
- Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, train, counsel, and supervise maintenance staff
- Perform duties as a Maintenance Assistant as needed
- Effectively manage and operate within budget
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
