Maintenance Director

Job Summary: Organizes and supervises operation of the maintenance/repair program involving buildings and Emergency Operations Plan, Life Safety, Biomedical Equipment, Bio-Hazardous and Pharmaceutical Waste, Recycling, General Waste, Landscaping and all major systems such as the Oxygen and Vacuum Manifolds and Emergency Generator transport and Housekeeping/EVS.
Coordinates maintenance and utilize project management capabilities for major repair activities with functions of other departments.
B: Principal Duties and Responsibilities Performed: Plans, directs and supervises maintenance program.
Including: heating, cooling, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and painting, institutional equipment and power plant.
Schedules preventive maintenance on major plant equipment including replacement, new installation, and power plant tests as required.
Orients, instructs and supervises Housekeeping personnel assigns duties and evaluates work performance.
Keeps record of work performed.
Create Schedule and may keep employees time sheets and approve requests off.
Coordinates work of maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt patient care of normal business functions.
Advises and consults with administrator or CEO on maintenance and repairs needs concerning structure, equipment and grounds and project management.
Inspects plant equipment and systems yearly for proper functioning/safety and inspects buildings compliance with local and state codes, ordinances and safety regulations.
Prepares and submits reports as directed by the Administrator.
Is on call after hours and on weekend for major emergencies pertaining to the Emergency Operations Plan.
Attends department head meetings, workshops and institutes.
May perform any or all duties concerned with: Electricity, Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry, Mechanics, Heating, Cooling and Water systems; except those services performed by outside contractors.
Directs duties concerned with maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways, etc.
, includes gardening, landscaping, clean-up etc.
, except that performed under service contracts.
Maintenance and Annual Maintenance of Oxygen Manifold System and Vacuum Manifold Systems Maintenance of Emergency Generator, weekly, monthly annually and biannually.
Work with Public Utilities (PG&E, Water Utilities) Runs errands within scope of practice; handles incoming and outgoing freight of housekeeping and maintenance supplies; and other miscellaneous duties as directed by the CEO.
Personnel and/or Materials C: RESPONSIBILITIES: Care, maintenance and repair of institutional property, equipment to AHJ standards.
(CMS, CDPH, OSHPD, DHCS, CAL-OSHA, Title 22, NFPA, DOT, and JAHCO) Care and use of supplies and maintenance equipment used in performance of duties.
Regular inspection of property and equipment for compliance with safety regulations.
Takes emergency call.
Annually Updates Emergency Operations Plan and record keeping Executes Life Safety Audits monthly, quarterly, annually (Fire Drills, Extinguishers, General Building Safety, Disaster Drills) Ensure all Fire Systems are to NFPA regulations (smoke detectors, smoke and fire dampers, FACP, Fire Sprinkler, Kitchen Suppression System) Arrange Vehicle Transportation with Clinical Teams and Social Work Department for patients Schedule, train, direct, interview, audit EVS team and standards to CDPH Infection Control Standards, and County Health Department Regulations.
Ensure all physical building systems meet CDPH, OSHPD, DHCS, guidelines Ensure acute care clinic and Operation Room is up to Joint Commission Standards Ensure proper removal of Regulated Medical Waste, Pharmaceutical Waste to DOT standards and removal of general waste and recyclables Hold and record all Safety Meetings Ensure Emergency Generator meets to CDPH, Life Safety, DHCS, and NFPA standards monthly audited, tested and annually serviced.
Enforce Parking area for staff only and maintain enough clearance for Emergency Personnel to arrive Program new hire badges to fingerprints Give Safety Tours to new hires Maintain Emergency Water Supply Inspect all Life Safety Systems and Equipment Ensure all equipment in kitchen is maintained and meet not only NFPA standards but also Title 22 Standards Ensure all Bio Medical equipment are maintained to Manufacture recommended preventative maintenance (except patient vents and Massimo’s) Ensure beds and cribs are maintained and fully functional Receive and approve all invoices of services and supplies rendered related to Maintenance Procure Housekeeping Supplies and Maintenance Supplies Maintain SDS listing of all chemicals used in maintenance and EVS.
Conduct Annual Disaster Drill Tabletop and Active exercise annually Write the reviews of EVS Staff Ensure the Air balance is proper for Soiled linen, Operation, and PACU rooms.
Check in all Vendors to perform major tasks related to major equipment Work closely with Infection Control Nurse, and DON to ensure building and staff meets CDPH standards and requirements Ensure Laundry is cleaned, folded and executed daily for patient care Move company Office furniture Create a network of Emergency Vendors (3 for each area or responsibility) Actively participate and provide reports for Annual re-certification survey and DHCS survey Work closely with Local Fire Marshall, Fire Department, and Police Department Support sister Hospital with any major projects Help maintain equipment at Scribbles and Giggles School and off-site location as well Maintain Generator to BAAQMD standards and report annual hours for re-certification to operate Help assist training RT’s in proper use of Dewar tanks and oxygen system.
Schedule Annual Audit of Oxygen Manifold System Ensure the safety of all compressed gas tanks are functional and operational (Medical Oxygen) Ensure the OR Room and Medical Room are within temperature ranges as required by CMS.
Ensure and maintain the ambient temperature of the building does not exceed 80 degrees.
Ensure Emergency Water tanks are changed out semiannually and set to meet Safe Drinking water practices Write, update, and review all Maintenance and Housekeeping policies and procedures.
Drive patients on transports (BLS class and Defensive driving class required) Obtain 3 estimates for all major repair jobs and communicate with CEO or Administrator on recommendations and approval.
D: MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: High School Diploma Preferred 1 year of Hospital or SNF Maintenance experience Basic Knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Flooring, Painting, & Construction Requires DOT training for Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Clean Driving Record Ability to be on feet for prolonged periods of time and able to lift at least 50 pounds.