Maintenance Director

Cottagegrove Ans SVC - Cottage Grove, OR

Full-time

Cottage Grove, OR

About the position

The Maintenance Director is responsible for overseeing the Maintenance Department, ensuring that maintenance schedules are adhered to, and developing written policies and procedures. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing maintenance activities while coordinating with other departments to maintain a safe and efficient environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.
• Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs and activities.
• Coordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Nursing, Activities, etc.).
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Maintenance Department.
• Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job related maintenance functions.
• Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary.
• Review and develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
• Ensure that services performed by outside vendors are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders.
• Meet with maintenance personnel regularly and solicit advice from interdepartment supervisors.
• Review and check competence of maintenance personnel and make necessary adjustments/corrections.
• Make daily rounds to assure that maintenance personnel are performing required duties.
• Maintain a productive working relationship with other department supervisors.
• Supervise safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment weekly.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
• Promptly report equipment or facility damage to the Administrator.
• Assume the responsibility for obtaining/maintaining material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a maintenance management role.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and safety regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement maintenance policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare or similar environment.
• Familiarity with infection control protocols.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling.