Job Type
Full-time
Description
Supervises the maintenance department and is responsible for the safe and efficient function of physical plant and environmental systems. Monitors the appearance and upkeep of facility grounds.
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
Essential Functions
- - Conducts regular maintenance and performs repair projects for the facility and its grounds.
- - When the maintenance or repair cannot be performed by the Maintenance Manager, schedules repair and maintenance of machines, tools, and equipment by third-parties to ensure efficient facility operations.
- - Directs and participates in maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
- - Develops preventive maintenance programs.
- - Prepares department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget.
- - Recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
- - Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
- - Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modifications with design engineers
- - Directs the effort to have attractive and well maintained grounds.
- - Participates in the facility’s process improvement program(s).
- - Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
- - Performs other tasks as assigned.
- - Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
- - Follows annual fire life safety and water regulations.
- - Manages Maintenance Assistant (where applicable).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- - Knowledge of building codes and rules and regulation regarding the operation of plant equipment.
- - Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
- - Knowledge of OSHA and other safety requirements.
- - Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
- - Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
Requirements
Education
- - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- - Graduation from an appropriate technical/trade school preferred.
Licenses/Certification
- - Current valid driver’s license from the State in which the facility operates.
Experience
- - Five years of experience in building maintenance.
- - One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
- - At least one year of long-term care facility experience preferred.