Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, a 176 bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to join our Team.

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your position 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 clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs and activities.

· Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures.

· Assist the maintenance staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.

· Review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Administrator.

· Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies as necessary

· Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Maintenance Department.

· Coordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, Activities, etc.).

· Make written or oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary or required, concerning the operation of the Maintenance Department.

· Assist in establishing a preventive maintenance program.

· Submit accident or incident reports to the Human Resources Department within twenty-four (24) hours after their occurrence.

· Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job related maintenance functions to ensure that tasks involving the potential exposure to blood or body fluids are properly identified and recorded.

· Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility or janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.

· Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.

· Review and develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator.

· Keep abreast of economic conditions or situations and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in maintenance services that assure the continued ability to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

· Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies.

· Ensure that services performed by outside vendors are properly completed or supervised in accordance with contracts or work orders.

· Appoint a qualified staff member to act in your behalf when you are absent from the Facility.

Committee Functions

· Serve on various committees of the Facility (i.e., Infection Control, Safety, QA, etc.) and provide written or oral reports of maintenance services and activities as required by the committee’s guidelines or direction.

· Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees (i.e., Infection Control, Safety, QA, etc.).

· Meet with maintenance personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, and solicit advice from inter-department supervisors concerning the operation of the maintenance department, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.

· Attend department head meetings, etc., as scheduled.

· Schedule and announce departmental meeting times, dates, places, etc.

Safety and Sanitation

· Supervise safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly.

· Ensure that maintenance personnel follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times.

· Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.

· Ensure that supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained to provide a safe and comfortable environment.

· Promptly report equipment or Facility damage to the Administrator.

· Assume the responsibility for obtaining and maintaining material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department.

· Ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.

· Ensure that all maintenance personnel are trained to use labels and MSDSs to recognize hazards and to follow appropriate protective measures.

· Assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to assure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times and that aseptic and isolation techniques are followed by all maintenance personnel.

· Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks.

· Ensure that maintenance personnel follow established hand-washing procedures.

· Assist in developing and implementing waste disposal policies and procedures for the maintenance department.

· Ensure that maintenance personnel follow established policies governing the use or disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.

· Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the Facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.

· Ensure that maintenance policies and procedures identify appropriate safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could result in bodily injury.

Equipment and Supply Functions

· Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department.

· Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly.

· Check supply rooms and work areas to assure that needed supplies are readily available to perform assigned tasks.

· Monitor maintenance procedures to ensure that supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.

· Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment used in the handling of infectious materials is available and easily accessible to maintenance personnel.

· Maintain inventory and records according to established policies including.

· Schedule and maintain records of all required inspections and equipment testing.

· Place orders for equipment and supplies, as necessary or as may be required.

· Ensure that equipment contaminated with blood or other infectious material is properly labeled or tagged before being sent for repair or decontamination.

Miscellaneous

· Make weekly inspections of all maintenance functions to assure that quality control measures are continually maintained.

· Be prepared to handle emergencies as they come up (i.e., rescheduling maintenance work schedules, etc.).

· Be sure that appropriate medical waste is disposed of in accordance with our Facility’s established procedures.

Working Conditions

· Works in office areas as well as throughout the Facility (i.e., power rooms, resident rooms, therapy rooms, dietary, etc.).

· Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies or personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

· Communicates with maintenance personnel and other department directors.

· Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

· Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

· Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for maintenance services or activities.

· May be required to work in cramped spaces and in adverse weather conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Application Question(s):

• Must pass Background Screening and Drug Test

Experience:

• Maintenance Supervisor: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sumter, SC 29150: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person