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SalaryJob Title: Maintenance/Facilities Director Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Executive Director
Summary: Plan and coordinate tasks needed to maintain the buildings and grounds in a state of good repair, cleanliness and attractive appearance.
- Develop and recommend policies and procedures for proper maintenance of the buildings, grounds and equipment.
- Coordinate and assign work to staff involved in Housekeeping/laundry services.
- Requisition supplies needed within the annual budget. Request prior approval for items not in the budget.
- Maintain neat, clean interiors and exteriors of the buildings.
- Ensure safe and proper storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment.
- Participate in tasks needed to maintain buildings and grounds.
- Participate in performance evaluations and disciplinary action required for Housekeeping staff.
- Repair equipment or requisition needed services to repair equipment.
- Daily check for work requests of staff and Residents.
- Ensure proper removal and disposal of trash.
- Assist with room setup and cleanup for special events.
- Inspect buildings and grounds weekly and repair items identified as needing repair; replace light bulbs.
- Refurbish living units for the next occupants (paint, repair holes in walls, etc.).
Working Behavior: Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to Residents, facility operations and personnel. Promote facility in a positive way. Promote teamwork in providing services to Residents. Promote customer service.
Knowledge Expectation: OSHA regulations-MSDS Sheets and procedures. Fire and Safety procedures. Function and operation of kitchen appliances, office equipment, maintenance equipment and grounds equipment, with ability to do minor repairs. Understanding of and ability to repair minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical problems. Apply methods used in maintenance including basic knowledge of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, grounds keeping, and appliance repair. Use of standard practices and tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities; safety practices and procedures related to the building trades.
Working Conditions: Heated/Air conditioned, well-lit facility with minimal barriers. Outdoor responsibilities in Winter and Summer. Lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., using proper body mechanics or available equipment. Bending or kneeling to perform maintenance and cleaning tasks. Occasional weekend work for special events, storms or maintenance emergencies.
Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or environmental services. Enjoyment in working with older adults. Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described, including related work experience in one (1) or more of the building trades. Demonstration of organizational skills. Mature, pleasant, friendly and cheerful personality.
Standards: Residents always come first. Their needs will be met unless there is a conflict with the needs of others or the organization as a whole. Employees will not work under the influence of mood-altering or illegal drugs or alcohol. Neat, professional appearance. Adherence to the dress code and good personal hygiene are expected.
