Director of Facilities Maintenance

Up to $68,000 (depending on experience)

JOB SUMMARY

Directs the maintenance staff and assists with duties in maintaining a safe, clean and secure environment for the residents and staff in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hires, trains and supervises facility maintenance employees, and other maintenance vendors working in the facility

• Prepares work schedules for employees and contractors to ensure smooth running of the facility. 

•  Completes employee payroll and schedule review on a weekly basis. 

• Schedules, supervises and maintains logs on the maintenance operation, testing and preventative maintenance of equipment and systems in accordance with prevailing policies and procedures. 

• Knowledge of OSHA standards as they relate to maintenance.  Use of personal protective equipment, lock out/tag out, etc.

• Oversees infection control procedures for maintenance department,  Ensures universal precautions and infection control techniques are followed.

•  Ensures Life Safety Codes , and all other regulations and laws pertaining to the physical environment are implemented and followed.

•  Implement and update as needed the mutual aid plan for the facility

•  Reviews, updates and advises on facility safety and emergency procedures including fire hazards and needed repairs in the facility. 

• Conducts and reports on all fire and disaster drills

• Conducts in services with facility staff to educate on safety and fire in-services and meeting

• Attends seminars,  management and safety meetings as directed by Administrator

• Identifies, reports to administration and schedules repair of equipment malfunction and building areas in need of repair. 

• Orders supplies and equipment as needed following agency purchasing policies and budgets

•  Follows all facilities policies and procedures

•  Any other duties as assigned by Administrator

Salary : $68,000