Maintenance Director

Job Title Code: MAINTDIR

FLSA: Exempt

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to develop and implement facility maintenance policies and procedures in an efficient, cost-effective manner to safely meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises one or more nonexempt employees

Essential Job Functions – Principal Accountabilities

• Develops and implements maintenance systems to meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
• Determines the personnel requirements for the maintenance department and makes recommendations for sufficient staff to implement maintenance policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements a monitoring system for the maintenance department and makes recommendations for implementation to assure compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
• Supervises the entire operation of the maintenance department.
• Orders or requisitions sufficient supplies to operate the maintenance department.
• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Plans repair work using building’s blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
• Ability to interact with staff, residents, and visitors while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
• Must demonstrate initiative, business orientation, follow-through, teamwork, cooperation, safety orientation, and dependability.

Physical Demands/Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in all interior areas of the facility, with controlled heating and lighting. May be exposed to excessive heat in laundry and kitchen.
• Performs exterior maintenance activities, subject to environmental and weather conditions.
• Stand, traverse, ascend/descend stairs, move/transport carts weighing over 100 pounds, grasp and manipulate tools/equipment to perform cleaning functions. Occasionally move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stretch, bend, stoop, squat, twist, crouch, kneel, and balance to perform maintenance activities and to access equipment and supplies.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Converse with others, write legibly, read and comprehend written/verbal information.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently; up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Stand and walk frequently, simple grasp; fine hand manipulation; near vision; far vision; hear conversation; speak
  

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent is required.

Experience: Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable.

Certification/License: None