Job Summary
The Physical Plant Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Maintenance Department for buildings, grounds and equipment. These responsibilities must be in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing this Community, and as directed by the President, to assure that the Community is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.
Essential Responsibilities
•Conduct regular rounds of the Community to check all plant maintenance areas to assure the quality control and safety, health and welfare of residents, employees and others within the Community, and correct or report equipment failure or damage to administration immediately
•Check air conditioning and heating units, fire alarm and emergency generator system and document test results as required.
•Check pump station and breaker panels and washers and dryers in laundry room.
•Make daily repairs to equipment as necessary.
•Check water and boiler temperature, dietary cooking equipment, gas pressure, kitchen hood, sprinkler system, cooling equipment, public address system, fire extinguishers and alarms, fire doors, and electrical outlets, etc.
•Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. to assure control of equipment and supplies.
•Submit accident and incident reports.
•Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility and janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep, supply control and safety.
•Assist in identifying, evaluation and classifying routine and job-related maintenance functions to ensure that Universal Precautions are carried out within the Community and that they comply with policy
•Supervise and/or assist in driving residents to medical or recreational facilities
•Perform other related duties as assigned by the Community President
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Ability to act independently and to react quickly and appropriately to all projects and potential emergency situations in order to keep facilities accessible and safe
• Have proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office, Excel
• Customer Service focused and good vendor relationship management skills

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years supervisory experience, preferable in senior living
• 2 years maintenance experience
• License in air conditioning & heating is preferred