What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR position at Spindletop Hill Nursing and Rehabiliation Center?
Primary Responsibilities
The Maintenance Director will assist in supervising the day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the facility to ensure that it is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.
Essential Functions
- Maintain the facility, which may include painting, carpet repairs, cleaning, general repairs, housekeeping duties, and any necessary duties to provide our residents with that quality experience.
- Supervise the day-to-day maintenance functions of assigned personnel.
- Assist the Administrator in setting maintenance standards.
- Assist in developing procedures for performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Assist the Administrator in standardizing the methods in which work is accomplished.
- Assist in maintaining material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department.
- Has knowledge of maintenance functions such as plumbing, HVAC, basic electric, general carpentry skills, painting, sheetrock etc.
- Knowledgeable of state, local, and federal regulations in relations to Nursing Homes
- Completes maintenance services and activities using TELS maintenance program.
- Ensure all systems, i.e., Alarm Systems, Fire systems are tested per state, local and federal guidelines
- Scheduling bids, submitting reports, and documenting the execution of state mandated Safety items.
- Makes regular rounds identifying any areas in need of repair.
- Takes part in in-services and training of staff to include Company Driver training, OSHA rules and regulations, and safety programs.
- Act as part of the Manager-on-Duty program.
- Make sure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies
- (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
- Make sure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.
- Make sure that all maintenance personnel follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
- Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Administrator.
- Make sure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing maintenance procedures.
- Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Administrator.
- Make sure that appropriate personal protective equipment used in the handling
- of infectious materials is available and easily accessible to maintenance personnel.
- Make sure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
Educational/Training Requirements
High school or equivalent
Licensing Requirements
Valid Drivers License
Experience Requirements
Experience as Maintenance Director in a skilled nursing facility preferred, but not required
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.
