Maintenance Director SNF

This position encompasses the EVS/Housekeeping Director position duties as well

Looking for an experienced individual to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Maintenance & Housekeeping Departments within current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that our Skilled Nursing Facility is maintained in a safe, functional, and clean!

Duties included but are not limited to:

• Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work with a variety of individuals.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Responsible for training, scheduling and staffing.
• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area. Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs and activities.
• Coordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, Activities, etc.).
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Maintenance Department.
• Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job related maintenance functions to ensure that tasks involving the potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded.
• Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control. • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
• Review and develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator.
• Ensure that services performed by outside vendors are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders.
• Meet with maintenance personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, and solicit advice from interdepartment supervisors concerning the operation of the maintenance department, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Review and check competence of maintenance personnel and make necessary adjustments/corrections as required or that may become necessary. • Make daily rounds to assure that maintenance personnel are performing required duties and to assure that appropriate maintenance procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility.
• Maintain a productive working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinate maintenance services to assure that services can be performed without interruption.
• Supervise safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly
• Ensure that maintenance personnel follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times.
• Monitor performance of staff and provide praise, coaching and counseling.
• Direct oversight of all housekeeping related services.
• Multiple daily rounds to ensure the facility is safe, orderly and clean.
• Ensures appropriate sanitary measures are in place and utilized.
• The Director of Housekeeping works closely with the Director of Maintenance to ensure a safe working environment.
• Responsible for the department budget including monitoring overtime as appropriate.
• Identify issues and investigates complaints from residents, families and internal staff.
• Mentor housekeeping staff as well as provide clear instructions.
• Identify and implement efficiencies to maintain the cleanliness and the sanitation of the facility.
• Motivate and maintain morale of the staff.
• Keep abreast of any all regulations regarding the use of chemicals and cleaning products in a long-term care facility.
• Create an environment of teamwork and cooperation.