Maintenance Director

The position is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Maintenance and Housekeeping Departments in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the community. Plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates and controls the activities of the plant operations, maintenance, housekeeping, clinical engineering and security functions which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the communities and offices in an operative and safe working condition.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Uses discretion and independent judgment to organize and direct plant operations at the communities and offices. Determines schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.
• Responsible for departments financial performance to include: monitoring and controlling resource utilization and expenditures, while ensuring adherence to operating budget. Secures service contracts in and efficient and cost effective manner as required (maintenance, communication, housekeeping, utilities, alarms, waste disposal, etc) for plant operations, bio-medical services, security services and environmental services.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates department functions and activities to achieve objectives and complies with regulatory standards and requirements. Ensures routine and non-routine inspections are performed and equipment meets existing codes set forth by local, state and federal government agencies.
• Directs schedules and supervises maintenance and repairs on all equipment and structures in a timely manner. Ensures that necessary logs and records are maintained including preventive maintenance and operation.
• Oversees the installation of new structures and equipment in accordance with contractor or manufacturer specifications.
• Assesses problem situations related to patients, families, visitors and staff. After thorough investigation, plans and implements corrective action as needed.
• Spot check work of community maintenance personnel to ensure that it meets standards and that safety and building regulations are in compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of general plant operations and maintenance experience.
• Three years of management experience.
• Prior experience in plant operations in a senior residential community preferred.
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 to 75 pounds.

SKILLS:

• Strong strategic, analytical, and creative thinking skills are required.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse group of people.

• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Project management skills and an ability to multi-task and prioritize frequently changing needs.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and discretion.
• Work as a team player with Team Members at all levels.
• Self-starter and positive personality.
• Sensitive to confidential information.