.. . · Must possess the ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new Construction, and equipment installation. · Must be able to relate information .. OF AUTHORITY: As the Maintenance staff you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned .. read more
PURPOSE OF JOB POSITION: The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Director of Maintenance in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Director of Maintenance, to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: As the Maintenance staff you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS STATEMENT: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. SAFETY FACTORS: Risk Potential to Blood/Body Fluids: Category I: Tasks in this category involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and require the use of personal protective equipment. *Category II: Tasks in this category involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned category I tasks. Category III: these tasks require no exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues, and category I tasks are not a condition of employment. Committee Functions · In the absence of the Director, serve on various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Safety, QA, etc.) and provide written/oral reports of the maintenance services and activities as required or directed. · Implement recommendations from established committees (i.e., Infection Control, Safety, QA, etc.). · Attend department head meetings, etc., as scheduled or as may be directed. · Assist in scheduling departmental meeting times, dates, places, etc. Personnel Functions · Conduct and schedule in-service training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for maintenance personnel. · Schedule personnel, work assignments, etc., to expedite work. · Assist in standardizing the methods in which maintenance tasks will be performed. Make recommendations to the Director. · Ensure that maintenance personnel follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times. Report violations to the Director. · 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. · Review and check competence of maintenance personnel and make necessary adjustments/corrections as required or that may become necessary. · Conduct departmental performance evaluations as necessary and in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures. · Meet with maintenance personnel on a regularly scheduled basis; solicit advice from department personnel concerning the operation of the maintenance department; assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and the improvement of services. Provide information to the Director. · Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the Personnel Director and Director of Maintenance. · Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Director as required or as may be necessary. Maintain an excellent working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinate maintenance services to assure that care and services can be performed without interruption. Report problem areas to the Director. · Assist the Director in determining staffing requirements necessary to meet the maintenan e department's needs, and assure that sufficient maintenance personnel are on duty for each shift. · Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the facility. Staff Development · Assist the maintenance staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc. · Check supply rooms and work areas to assure that needed supplies and equipment are readily available to perform assigned tasks. · Monitor maintenance procedures to ensure that supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste. · Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment used in the handling of infectious materials is available and easily accessible to maintenance personnel. · Maintain inventory and supply records as directed. · Ensure that equipment contaminated with blood or other infectious material is properly labeled or tagged before being sent for repair or decontamination. Budget and Planning Functions · Make departmental adjustments in order to conform to the budget as directed. Maintain current written records of department expenditures and assure that adequate financial records and cost reports are submitted to the Director upon request or as necessary. Resident Rights · Maintain confidentiality of all resident information. · Knock before entering a resident's room. · Ensure that the residents' personal and property rights are followed by maintenance personnel at all times. · Ensure that maintenance personnel inform residents when it is necessary to move personal possessions (i.e. preventive maintenance, replacement of equipment, etc.). · Review maintenance complaints and grievances made by personnel, residents, family members, or visitors and make oral/written reports to the Director. Miscellaneous · Ensure that all departmental employees follow established departmental policies and procedures. · Make weekly inspection of all maintenance functions to assure that quality control measures are continually maintained. · Be prepared to handle emergencies as they come up (i.e., rescheduling of maintenance and work schedules, etc.). Working Conditions · Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility (i.e., power rooms, resident rooms, therapy rooms, Dietary, etc.). · Moves intermittently during working hours. · Is subject to frequent interruptions. · Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. · Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with maintenance personnel and other department supervisors. · Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed. · Must possess the ability to plan and carry out programs in repair, new construction, and equipment installation. · Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition. ·