Maintenance & Environmental Services Director

Description

The Maintenance & Environmental Services Director reports to the VP Operations and is responsible for the entire Maintenance Department and Environmental Services Department. This is a working Director’s position with direct Maintenance and ES responsibilities as needed.  This position also assigns and schedules daily work assignments, maintains records and confidentiality, and monitors the buildings and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and aesthetics.  

1. Participates   and/or approves the hiring, discipline, development, and evaluation of   personnel. Takes into consideration   recommendations from supervisory staff. Provides input on forecasting departmental staff requirements and   evaluation of operational efficiencies. 

2. Responsible for   the daily supervision and general morale of assigned personnel. Accountable for team productivity and the   timely completion of delegated work assignments in accordance with   established policies & standards. 

3. Provides a   quality work environment through teaming principles, effective team   leadership, and a demonstrated positive attitude. 

4. Determine   schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work   priority, quantity of equipment and skill level of personnel.

5. Responsible for   providing Maintenance/ES services for specific functions and assigned areas   of responsibility.

6. Patrol and   monitor work areas and examine tools and equipment in order to detect unsafe   conditions or violations of procedures or safety rules.

7.  Responsible for   compliance with Life Safety and Building Codes.

8. Monitor employees’   work levels and review work performance.

9. Examine objects,   systems, or facilities; and analyze information to determine needed   installations, services, or repairs. 

10. Participate in   budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and   documentation, and monitoring departmental expenditures.

11. Requisition   materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts.

12. Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as   materials, labor, and outside contractors.  Oversees projects including renovation and   new construction. 

13. Oversees servicing of facility vehicles (maintenance   truck).

14. Oversees preventive maintenance.

15. Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders   in order to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.

16. Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety,   repair, and maintenance techniques; operational procedures; and equipment   use.

17. Participates in the development and implementation of   the operating and capital budgets and monitors compliance throughout the   fiscal year. 

18. Responsible for after hours coverage for electrical   and plumbing emergencies.

19. Participates on Safety Committee.

20. Keeps VP of Operations and coworkers adequately   informed on all issues and in both areas of Maintenance and ES.

21. Other duties as   assigned.

Requirements

 REQUIRED

 · Associate of Applied Science degree

 · Demonstrated Supervisory/Leadership skills.

· Proactive self-starter requiring minimal   supervision.

· Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively   (written and oral skills).

· Exhibits good listening and comprehension   skills.

 · 5+ years’ experience in a maintenance   department with knowledge HVAC, electrical, plumbing, various mechanical   systems, budgeting, and leadership.

PREFERRED

 · BS (or higher) degree

 ? Knowledge of 

Regulatory,   Licensure,

Building and Life Safety 

Code Requirements

for Long-Term   Care

facilities. 

· 10+-years progressive supervisory experience   in a maintenance department.