SUMMARY:The primary purpose of the Maintenance Director is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
2. Must have, as a minimum, 3 year’s experience in a supervisory capacity, in maintenance.
3. Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems.
4. Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
5. Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
6. Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
7. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
8. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
9. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
10. Must be knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing maintenance functions in nursing care facilities.
11. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance areas; must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for order, safety, and proper performance of equipment.
12. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
13. Must be able to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and equipment installation.
14. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

·Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.

·Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

·Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.

·Must be able to push, pull move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum of 50 feet.

·May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.