Assistant Director of Maintenance

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance department across our elder care facilities. You will supervise the maintenance staff, manage schedules, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to ensuring reliable building systems and safe surroundings. The role requires oversight of repairs, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and vendor coordination, with regular on-call

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and 1 year training or 2 years maintenance experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be available for occasional weekend and evening work and on call.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance department operations and staff in a long-term care setting.
• Manage department budget and annual planning; supervise repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate set up and teardown of events; ensure safety and OSHA compliance.
• Maintain records and reports, and supervise assistants and technicians.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance leadership

Reading and writing English

Budgeting

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Keep Trak

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of training and workexperience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilitieslisted below. An example of anacceptable qualification for this position:

Completionof secondary education (high school or GED), one (1) year training or two (2)years experience in maintenance required; supervisory experience required; orany equivalent combination of education, training, and experience whichprovides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; experience withmanaging a working crew in long-term care setting experience preferred; willingnessto care for older adults and be dedicated to an organization which providessuch care. Must be available for occasional weekend and evening work asrequired and be on call. Must be ableto read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Mustmaintain a valid State of Ohio driver’slicense; must maintain insurability in accordance with Employer policy. Mustobtain/maintain certification as a Licensed Pool Operator in the State of Ohio.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

The following are examples only and arenot intended to be all inclusive.

• Standard businessoffice equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, fax machine, etc.)
• computer software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, TELS, MicrosoftOutlook, etc.)
• motor vehicle (operates Employer-owned vehicles)
• hand, bench,and power tools
• lawn equipment (e.g., mower, trimmer, snow removal, etc.)

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee is exposed to, mustnegotiate, use, or work with or in the vicinity of: sharp objects, needles, and medicalinstruments; chemicals commonly found in an office environment (e.g., toner,correction fluid); potentially dangerous/fatal infectious diseases; blood,bodily fluids, and tissues; upset or emotionally distraught individuals; physical demands include: frequentstanding, sitting, bending, stooping, or stretching; climbing ladders; worksoutdoors in various weather conditions year round; exerts up to 100 pounds offorce occasionally (occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of thetime) and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently (frequently: activity orcondition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) and/or 30 pounds of force constantly(constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to lift,carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department ofLabor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered heavy work.

In cases of emergency, unpredictable situations, and/or department needs, required to lift, push,pull, and/or carry objects/equipment heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend (100 pounds or greater) in order to conduct repairs and provide a safe environment for elders and staff.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Forpurposes of 42 USC 12101:

1. (1)Under general supervision, oversees the maintenance department of MennoniteMemorial Home, Maple Crest and Willow Ridge; supervisesthe maintenance staff (e.g., assigns work; interviews job applicants; effectively recommends hire anddiscipline of staff; enforces policy; evaluates work performance; receivesstaff complaints; provides training, ensures proper completion of work and adherence to safety standards; effectively recommends approval of leave requests; etc.); manages thedepartment budget including participation in establishing the annual budget;performs annual department inventory; creates, manages, and maintains allassigned documentation in accordance with policy and procedure in an accurateand timely manner; effectively recommends policy changes; ensures proper safety equipmentis worn by staff (e.g., goggles, ear protection, gloves, etc.) in accordancewith safety requirements and OSHA standards; ensures chemicals, tools, andequipment are properly and safely stored; supervisesand works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Maintenance foroptimum use of MHCO equipment and human resources.
2. (2)Overseesand/or performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building and equipmentmaintenance activities (service repairs and preventive maintenance) in order toensure the upkeep of buildings (e.g., repair of: plumbing fixtures and pipes;switches and breakers; windows, doors, locks, and door frames; HVAC units; replacementand/or repair of lighting units; etc.); visually inspects buildings to ensureproper preparation and painting of buildings when needed; visually inspectsequipment to ensure maintenance of equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, vehicles,nursing equipment, etc.); pushes and pulls beds on wheels weighingapproximately 200 pounds as directed; lifts furniture weighing approximately upto 75 pounds as directed; coordinates maintenance repair requests; schedulescontractors as needed; coordinates construction projects; monitors vendorpricing and activity; purchases necessary items from vendors.
3. (3)Ensures maintenance of a safe environment of physical buildings and grounds forelders and staff; routinely inspects interior and exterior of buildings forneeded repairs; maintains accurate records including documentation of incidentsinvolving staff and reports to Administrator and/or Safety Officer; maintainsFire Marshall and Life Safety records; develops, maintains, and executes awritten preventive maintenance program; conducts and/or coordinates scheduledmaintenance of employer-owned automobiles.
4. (4)Oversees grounds maintenance, ensuring proper snow removal and salt applicationkeeping sidewalks and parking areas clear and in good repair; ensures proper maintenanceof lawns including villas on MHCO property; ensures removal of trash andsanitation of dumpsters and containers.
5. (5)Coordinates set up and tear down of special events.
6. (6)Attends meetings, conferences,and seminars, as assigned; participates in special events as assigned.
7. (7)Demonstrates regular andpredictable attendance.
8. (8)Maintains all requiredlicensure and certifications; attends continuing education and in-serviceprograms as required.
9. (9)Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards thatpertain to essential functions; serves as role model in the implementation ofpolicy and OSHA standard on Universal Precaution ensuring staff compliance andfollow-up with required retraining and disciplinary action.
10. (10)Complies with all Corporate Compliance Policies and the Code of Ethics.
11. (11)Oversees proper pool maintenance at Maple Crest, ensuring that operational andsafety requirements of local and state agencies are followed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• (12)Participates in customerrelations with appropriate and professional behavior and attire.
• (13)Performs any and all other related duties as assigned or directed in order topromote, further, and ensure the caring, effective and efficient operation ofthe facilities of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS:

(*Indicates developed after employment)

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Employer policies and procedures*;
• safetypractices and procedures;
• Employer goals and objectives*;
• Corporate CompliancePolicies and the Code of Ethics*;
• records management;
• supervisory principlesand practices;
• inventory control;
• budgeting;
• fire prevention laws, codes,rules, and regulations;
• nursing home laws and regulations;
• Occupational Safetyand Health Administration rules and regulations;
• NFPA 101 and NFPA 10(generator) regulations;
• equipment found in institutional setting (e.g., firealarm systems, nurse call system, water heaters, HVAC units, dishwashers,refrigerators, washers and dryers, etc.);
• electrical installation, maintenance,and repair;
• building construction, maintenance, and repair;
• generalconstruction, maintenance, and repair including but not limited to drywallrepair and flooring maintenance (e.g., carpet cleaning, vinyl stripping,refinishing, buffing, etc.);
• grounds keeping;
• grounds maintenance and repair;
• mechanicalmaintenance;
• employee training and development;
• workplace safety;
• projectmanagement;
• English grammar and spelling.

SKILL IN:

• use of modern office equipment;
• computeroperation;
• use or operation of computersoftware (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Keep Trak, MicrosoftPublisher, Microsoft Outlook, etc.);
• motor vehicle operation;
• hand, bench and power tools;
• lawn equipment(e.g., mower, trimmer, snow removal, etc.).

ABILITY TO:

• recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action;
• define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
• exercise independent judgment and discretion;
• understand, interpret, and applylaws, rules, or regulations to specific situations;
• determine material andequipment needs;
• calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages;
• conduct effectiveinterviews;
• communicate effectively;
• read, write, speak, and understand the Englishlanguage;
• prepareaccurate documentation;
• compile and prepare reports;
• write instructions andspecifications;
• use proper research methods to gather data;
• gather, collate,and classify information;
• maintain records according to established procedures;
• resolve complaints;
• perform heavy manual labor if necessary;
• handle sensitiveinquiries from and contacts with officials and the general public;
• develop andmaintain effective working relationships;
• travel to and gain access to worksites;
• safeguard information of a sensitive or confidential nature pertainingto elders, facility operations, and personnel.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:

AssistantDirector of Maintenance, Maintenance Technicians.