Maintenance Director bei Clatsop Care Center Health District

Description

POSITION PURPOSE: The primary purpose of the Maintenance Technician is to assure the grounds, facility and equipment are maintained in a safe, efficient, and pleasant appearing manner in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Assist in planning and implementing an effective preventive maintenance schedule for grounds, facility and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas and driveways.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on facility and equipment.
• Maintain general plant and facility in good repair, insuring a safe, clean and orderly environment.
• Ensure established safety procedures are followed routinely throughout the department.
• Report equipment malfunctions, or breakdowns and all unsafe or hazardous conditions to District Maintenance Director and/or the Administrator.
• Ensure adequate maintenance supplies and equipment are on hand and maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Order and track housekeeping supplies for dietary and housekeeping departments. 
• Assist in development of department budget and comply with budgetary restrictions.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance duties on priority basis of need and as requested by District Maintenance Director and/or Administrator.
• Serve as Safety Committee chair and with Administrator assures that education, meetings and inspections are conducted as required.
• Assures Fire Safety through conducting routine drills, prevention and education of residents and staff in accordance with regulations.
• Assures operation of emergency systems
• Ensure outside services are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work order.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following:

All aspects of the job are essential.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS:

Exposure to Blood/Body fluids is possible.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum of 2 years experience in maintenance, preferably in a Health Care setting.
• Be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with other key personnel, residents, visitors, officials and general public.
• Be knowledgeable of maintenance and fire safety practices, procedures and guidelines pertaining to health care facilities.
• Have a valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, sit, stand, bend, climb ladders and stairs, and move intermittently during working hours. Work in all areas of the facility including high spaces. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and be on call for emergency situations. Communicate effectively with department heads and other personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.