Summary:
Supervises the maintenance department and is responsible for the sale and efficient function of physical plant and environmental systems and the appearance and upkeep of facility grounds.
Qualifications:
Education
- Graduation from an appropriate technical/trade school.
Experience:
- Five years experience in building maintenance.
- One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
Essential Functions:
- Schedules repair and maintenance of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure efficient 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 facility “Performance Improvement Program.”
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
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.