Maintenance Supervisor

Ahava Healthcare; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Ancillary Insurance Available.

Includes: Accident, Cancer, Hospital &

Low-Cost Health Insurance

Free Life Insurance

401k With Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Ahava Healthcare in the United States (Gaffney, SC) seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee building and grounds, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while promoting safety and reliability of facilities for residents.

Responsibilities include coordinating repairs, managing supplies and budget, performing routine maintenance, testing emergency generators, and maintaining documentation, with strong focus on teamwork and compassionate care for

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of day-to-day maintenance and facility upkeep.
• Experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing preferred.
• Organized and detail-oriented in work performance.
• Good communication skills with patience and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the overall maintenance operation of this facility.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies.
• Order and requisition supplies and equipment as needed within budgetary guidelines.
• Test emergency generator weekly and monthly.
• Maintain the building in compliance with Federal, State, and Local codes and laws.
• Maintain the grounds and facilities.
• Coordinate maintenance work with other departments.
• Attend monthly in-service education programs.
• Be familiar with safety procedures and confidentiality of resident information.

Skills

Maintenance basics

HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Flexible Spending Account

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Ancillary Insurance Available.

Includes: Accident, Cancer, Hospital and Critical Illness.

Low-Cost Health Insurance

Free Life Insurance

401k With Company Match

Other benefits:

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Ancillary Insurance Available.

Includes: Accident, Cancer, Hospital and Critical Illness.

General Purpose:

Maintain the building(s), equipment and utilities in good working order and facility grounds are properly maintained in accordance with facility policies and state and federal regulations.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• Supervise the overall maintenance operation of this facility.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment and supplies.
• Order and requisition supplies and equipment as needed within budgetary guidelines.
• Test emergency generator weekly and monthly as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Know and follow established safety rules and policies and procedures of the maintenance department.
• Keep required records and submit to the Administrator when required.
• Cooperate with and support other department supervisors and employees.
• Maintain the building in good repair and keep free of hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems.
• Maintain the building in compliance with Federal, State, and Local codes and laws.
• Perform monthly maintenance checks of the building, grounds, and facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work, such as painting, minor carpentry, repair work, changing light bulbs, and various other routine maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate maintenance work with other departments.
• Attend monthly in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational hour requirements.
• Interview, make recommendations for hiring decisions, orient, train, evaluate, and supervise maintenance personnel.
• Keep the grounds looking neat and cared for by mowing and trimming the grass, trimming the bushes and trees, keeping the leaves and litter picked up, the sidewalks clear of debris, and any erosion challenges under control, as necessary.
• Attend department supervisor meetings and participate on required committees.
• Remain on-call for facility emergencies.
• Coordinate and participate in fire safety program and fire drills.
• Arrange for and manage outside repair, maintenance and construction services according to procedures.
• Manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department supervisor responsibilities.
• Perform duties of washing windows and screens outside of building.
• Keep work areas and storage rooms neat and orderly.
• Participate in budget planning for the Maintenance Department.
• Pick up work order request daily and establish work priority.
• Designate work assignments and duty schedules.
• Inspect fire extinguishers every 30 days.
• Maintain work records and schedules for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance.
• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of day-to-day maintenance and facility physical plant upkeep.
• Experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing preferred.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Working Conditions

• Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.
• Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly
• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.