Responsible for overseeing the care and maintenance of all aspects of the community’s physical plant to include maintaining an effective preventative maintenance program; the hiring, training and supervising of all plant and housekeeping employees; the coordinating of life safety and security programs; the procuring of supplies, material and equipment, and assisting with budget preparation and operating within budgetary guidelines. This person is a key member of each Community’s management team adhering to Company policy and procedures and upholding the Community’s mission, philosophy, values and the Company’s vision, principles and Hospitality Promises.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for overseeing the care andmaintenance of all aspects of the community’s physical plant to includemaintaining an effective preventative maintenance program; the hiring, trainingand supervising of all plant and housekeeping employees; the coordinating oflife safety and security programs; the procuring of supplies, material andequipment, and assisting with budget preparation and operating within budgetaryguidelines. This person is a key member of each Community’s management teamadhering to Company policy and procedures and upholding the Community’smission, philosophy, values and the Company’s vision, principles andHospitality Promises.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. May supervise the Plant Operations Department (at leasttwo full-time/equivalent staff members) to include interviewing, hiring (withapproval from the Executive Director), training, evaluating, and counselingwithin established policies and procedures.

2. Maintain equipment, building, utilities and grounds withan adequate preventative maintenance program. Arrange for maintenance contractsas necessary.

3. Maintain the emergency power generating equipment alongwith all fire and life safety equipment and fire drill and safety inspectionreports.

4. Provide residents and staff with a timely and effectiveresponse to service requests.

5. Ensure all equipment and systems function properly andsafely. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations/ordinances.

6. Advise and consult with the Executive Director in shortand long range planning to ensure that community physical plant and grounds aremaintained in a good state of repair and that the community projects a goodvisual image to the community at large and on maintenance schedules andprogress.

7. Participate in the planning of the annual departmentalbudget, responsible to maintain all expenditures for department to remainwithin budget allowances, review monthly operating statement for accuracy andexplains variances to budget.

8. Maintain proper level of service repair parts forelectrical, plumbing, laundry, lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, hardware, locks,batteries, tools, expendable supplies, emergency telephone and securityequipment based on past and expected usage. Maintain and adjust computerizedcontrols for HVAC and other equipment as necessary.

9. Process and submit monthly expenses and budget datatimely.

10. Inspect and make ready all apartments prior to occupancyby residents.

11. Maintain community vehicle(s).

12. Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA workplace safetyrequirements and preside the safety committee.

13. Plan and initiate staff training in emergencypreparedness, life safety, personal protective equipment, OSHA mandatedtraining, and other required training.

14. Hire, train, supervise, discipline, create work schedulefor plant operations and housekeeping employees.

15. Ensure cleanliness of the community meets the standardsthat we promise.

16. Ensure floors are cared for properly and are maintainedas presentable as possible.

17. Maintain current listing of all contracted vendors,contracts and inspections.

18. Prepare and maintain required records, reports, analysesand studies.

19. Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner,which creates a positive marketing environment.

20. Supports creating a culture where the business decisionsmade in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drivetop-line revenue and occupancy.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. The Community embraces a culture of hospitality.To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment topractice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents,fellow employees, and guests:

• Wegreet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
• Wetreat everyone with courteous respect.
• Weanticipate your needs and act accordingly.
• Welisten and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• Wehold ourselves and one another accountable.
• Wemake you feel important.
• Weembrace and value our differences.
• Weask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• Wemaintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at alltimes.
• Wepay attention to details.

2. Act as Manager on Duty as directed by theExecutive Director.

3. Assist the Executive Director and/or BusinessOffice Manager in the management of open Workers Compensation claims, asdirected.

4. Observe and abide by all regulations to ensurethat personal health information is protected during its collection, use,disclosure, storage, and destruction within the community; and to ensure onlythe minimum necessary information is known to function in this position.

5. Assure resident safety.

6. Follow written and oral directions.

7. Maintain confidentiality of resident andcommunity information.

8. Assistnew employees in following established community policies and procedures.

9. Complete assignments timely, completely andaccurately.

10. Attendall in-services as assigned or requested.

11. Participatein interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned orrequested.

12. Consistentlywork cooperatively with residents, co-workers, physicians, families, consultantpersonnel and other ancillary service providers.

13. Observe all community safety policies andprocedures.

14. Isobservant of safety hazards and emergency situations, and reports toappropriate person or takes corrective action according to establishedprocedures.

15. Cometo work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriateprofessional appearance.

16. Come to work as scheduled and consistentlydemonstrate dependability and punctuality, complies with attendance policy.

17. Assumeaccountability for data contained in the employee handbook.

18. Assumesaccountability for compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations withinscope of control and of which informed.

19. Observeinfection control procedures.

20. FollowResidents’ Rights policies at all times.

21. Observeall community policies and procedures.

22. Acceptassigned duties, instructions or correction in a cooperative manner, voicingconcerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain ofauthority according to state procedures.

23. Performincidental housekeeping and maintenance tasks as may arise during the course ofregular duties, in order to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant environment forresidents, visitors and staff.

24. Performall other related duties as assigned in an effective, timely and professionalmanner.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• High School diploma
• Associates Degree or equivalent in relevant education, training and experienceJob
• Minimum three years’ experience as a maintenance supervisor in a similarlysized facility
• Oneyear or more experience in apartment and/or healthcare community maintenance
• Maintenance supervisor experience (preferred)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION OR OTHERSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess current and valid driver’s license consistent with therequirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which thedriver is licensed
• Must possess personal driving record consistent with the requirements of theDriver Selection Policy
• Doctor’s statement verifying free from communicable disease, if applicable toyour state
• Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community
• Must have thorough understanding of all building systems and theirinterdependence
• May require extensive math and electrical background based on size andcomplexity of facility
• Be able to conduct independent assessments of a contractor’s compliance withrequirements of Scope of Work
• Possess financial management practices and the application of contractorresources to meet commitments to the quality, safety, cost, and schedule ofsystems
• Have the ability to contract provisions necessary to provide oversight of acontractor’s performance
• Conduct independent assessments of the contractor’s maintenance training andqualification program(s)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills
• Capable of administering employee incentive, retention and training programs
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: Plant Operations staff

PHSYICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tools,equipment, machines used on the job:

• Personal computer
• General equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone,calculator, cell phone, assessment tools (i.e. medical equipment)
• Rotohammer, table and band saw, welder (3 kinds), hoist, pullers, assorted handtools, laminate trimmers/routers, pneumatic tools, drills, saws (chop, table,circular, worm drive, band and jig), HVAC test equipment, drill press, andgrinder. Physical activities of the position: · Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Climbs, reaches, bends and twists frequently
• Stands and walks frequently Physical requirements of the job:
• Medium work – exerts up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 30 lbs.amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

SENSORY/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times ofsensory/cognitive activities involved in performance of job functions.

Recognition/vision and mentalprocessing

• Machine operators (without inspection), Mechanics, Skilled Trades People: Thisis a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals with machines such aslathes, mills, power saws, where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach.Also mechanics and skilled trades people and those who do work of anon-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people,plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
• Subject to both environmental conditions; activities occur inside and outside.

Hearing

• Routinely recognizes auditory call signals, emergency alarms, wander monitoringsystem signals, soft voices of the elderly and verbal communication within theworkplace.
• Subject to noise, vibration, hazards, oils and other environmental conditions.

Smell

• Routinely observes odors relevant to resident medical and personal careconditions, and those undesirable in the environment.
• Subject to extreme heat, hazards and other environmental conditions. One ormore of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or theskin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Verbal communication

• Routinely interacts with individuals highly dependent on vocal communication –residents, family members, vendors, and co-workers – in circumstances requiringaudible and intelligible vocalizations.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORREQUIREMENTS:

This list is not to be inclusive,rather exemplary of times of emotional and behavioral activities involved inperformance of job functions.

• Routinely interact with individuals (residents, family members, staff, etc.)who may be discourteous, tactless, demanding, verbally and/or physicallythreatening or abusive, angry or hostile, emotionally vulnerable or mentallyill, vulgar, mean-natured.
• Routinely called upon to control own emotions and behaviors so as to protectresidents’ rights and to respond professionally with respect and dignity.

ENVIRONMENTAL/OCCUPATIONALEXPOSURES:

This list is not to be inclusive, ratherexemplary of times of environmental/occupational exposures involved inperformance of job functions.

• Individual must be able to use protective equipment and take proper precautionsand emergency measures.
• Position is considered at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectionsand infectious waste, including influenza, HIV, Hepatitis, etc.
• Individual may be exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poorventilation.
• Individual may be subject to both internal and external environmentalconditions.