Maintance director- Full Time

Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.

Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures.

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

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

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

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/body fluids are properly identified and recorded.

Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/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.

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

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

Review and check competence of maintenance personnel and make necessary adjustments/corrections as required or that may become necessary.

Make daily rounds to assure that maintenance personnel are performing required duties and to assure that appropriate maintenance procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility.

Maintain a productive working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinate maintenance services to assure that services can be performed without interruption.

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/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.

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