Director of Maintenance

Harris Health Center in East Providence is a 31 bed skilled nursing facility (SNF). Located in the heart of East Providence, we serve our community by providing residents with skilled nursing services and long term nursing services if needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure implementation of a preventative maintenance plan, which describes specific tasks, to be completed and the time frame for completion.
• Establish an equipment and utilities management program.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and other regulatory agencies.
• Review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Executive Director.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.
• Will assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Maintenance Department.
• Will assist to hire, train, and supervise a sufficient number of maintenance assistants to ensure assigned tasks are effectively addressed.
• Meet regularly with direct staff to provide supervision and ensure open communication.
• Conduct and document annual performance evaluations on direct report staff.
• Determine schedules for maintenance staff to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Schedule, conduct and document fire and disaster drills in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Schedule and monitor services performed by outside contractors/agencies to determine compliance with contracts/work orders.
• Participate in surveys/inspections by external agencies.
• Participate in regular safety inspection tours of the facility and ensure documentation of findings.
• Determine and ensure implementation of corrective action needed as a result of internal or external safety inspections.
• Maintain accurate records and logs on maintenance activities.
• Prepare and submit reports on maintenance functions, as requested.
• Provide input into the budget relative to maintenance needs to comply with budgetary guidelines.
• Ensure maintenance staff is provided with relevant in-service training sessions.
• Provide facility-wide training on safety issues, as requested.
• Attend and participate in facility meetings, especially those relating to Safety/Infection Control/Quality Improvement, as assigned.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on building grounds.
• Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
• Meet with maintenance personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, and solicit advice from inter-department supervisors concerning the operation of the maintenance department, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• May attend department head meetings, etc., as scheduled.
• Schedule department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, etc., to expedite work.
• Counsel/discipline maintenance personnel as requested or as necessary.
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel.
• Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction.
• Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Safety and Sanitation

• 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.
• Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies
• Ensure that supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
• Assume the responsibility for obtaining/maintaining material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department.
• Ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.
• Ensure that all maintenance personnel are trained to use labels and MSDSs to recognize hazards and to follow appropriate protective measures
• Develop, maintain, and implement infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times.
• Assist in developing and implementing waste disposal policies and procedures for the maintenance department.
• Will be chair person of the safety committee

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent
• A secondary degree from an accredited vocational or technical school preferred.
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance/plant related position.
• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
• Must provide a clear BCI from the RI Attorney General's Office.
• Must provide proof of immunizations required by the RI Department of Health.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Experience:

• Maintance Managerial: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30