Maintenance Director

Viva Senior Living; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living company is seeking a Maintenance Director to oversee facility maintenance operations. The role requires a high school diploma, strong technical skills in HVAC and plumbing, and the ability to supervise a team. You will ensure the safety and maintenance of a compassionate living environment for residents, while adhering to company policies and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure performance of all preventative maintenance schedules.
• Supervise Maintenance and Housekeeping associates.
• Maintain grounds and outside areas of building.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Carpentry

General Maintenance

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The essential functions of the job for the Maintenance Director requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following :

• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living's attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Coordinate and assure performance of all preventative maintenance schedules.
• Visually inspect all common areas daily to ascertain maintenance needs.
• Supervise Maintenance and Housekeeping associates.
• Prepare work schedules and follow up for maintenance and housekeeping personnel by managing and delegating the work orders and maintaining cleaning schedules.
• Set up periodic inspections of the total property systems of checking such items as roof, building faade, parking lots, grounds, signs, etc.
• Initiate, supervise, and maintain an up-to-date repair record on all equipment and maintain an up-to-date work list for the job and ensure all work is completed in a timely and effective manner with respect to assigned priorities.
• Initiate a training program to ensure training is implemented and completed by all maintenance personnel, inspects all fire-fighting equipment according to time period and instruction required by law.
• Operate and maintain all buildings and grounds, all security and transportation systems in accordance with Federal, State, and local OSHA standards.
• Inspect vacated apartments and complete the painting, repair, and general refurbishment within the prescribed time frame.
• Head up the Safety Committee.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies at any time needed.
• Maintain grounds and outside areas of building, including and not limited to sprinkler system, outside lights, driveway, and parking lots, in a clean and working condition.
• Continuing education regarding maintenance methods, chemicals, and standards.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle (required driver).
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.
• Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation.
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and / or administrator.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
• Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

Annual Health Requirements :

• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Physical and Sensory Requirements :

With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents.
• Must 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 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

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