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.
