KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department's programs and activitiesDevelop and maintain written maintenance policies and proceduresAssist with the maintenance staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etcReview and interpret the department's policies, procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etcCoordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departmentsAssist in developing a preventative maintenance programInspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets,Conduct routine inspections of work areas to ensure safe and proper maintenance procedures are followed at all timesFollow-up routine inspections to ensure necessary corrections are madeTroubleshoot service requests daily for residents prioritizing the service requests and ensuring they are completed in a timely mannerSchedule and track service requestsAssist in the orientation and training of maintenance personnelReview and evaluate the work performance of assigned personnelEnsure that assigned work areas are maintained in a safe and attractive mannerInspect all aspects of property; grounds, building, vacant apartments, fire alarms, as part of preventive maintenance and curb appealMake certain that maintenance personnel follow established safety precautionsWear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objectsFollow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessaryMaintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health informationDemonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitorsMaintain and support a culture of compliance, ethics and integrityMaintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulationsMaintain safe work environment and exhibits safe work practicesOversee safety program including OSHA reportingPerform all other duties as assignedSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Must be knowledgeable of maintenance practices and procedures in nursing care facilitiesMust maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areasMust perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for order, safety, and proper performance of equipmentMust demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents servedMust be knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing facility administrative proceduresMust be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipmentEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalentMust have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a maintenance department in health-related facilityWORK ENVIRONMENT:Works in all areas of the facilityMoves intermittently during working hoursIs subject to frequent interruptionsIs involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etcCommunicates with the maintenance personnel, facility staff and department supervisorsWorks beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessaryIs subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)Attends and participates in continuing educational programsIs subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminantsIs subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesMay be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENT:Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facilityMust meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a mental and physical examinationThe physical and sensory requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWorks in facility and is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hearMust possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully metMust 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 distance of 50 feetMay be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations