Maintenance Director Full Time at Symphony Northwoods LLC

Belvidere, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Supervisory Skills, Leadership, Prioritization, Delegation, Safety Compliance, Budget Management, Training, Infection Control, HIPAA Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title: Maintenance Director Reports to: Administrator Location: Symphony Northwoods FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; the Maintenance Director plays a critical role in maintaining all physical plant assets on the property. The Maintenance Director is responsible for the planning, development and overall operation of the Maintenance Department. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Responsible for the completion of all service and repair tasks as assigned.- Operates the maintenance department in a safe manner by ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and following established policies and procedures.- Ensures the physical building meets all safety and building codes. - Schedules vendors and contractors for necessary building repairs and emergencies outside the scope of routine maintenance.- Assists in emergency situations related to the physical plant and acts as the facility’s safety officer.- Ensure that regular equipment and systems maintenance schedules are monitored and followed at all times.- Works with department heads to ensure routine maintenance in Residents care areas does not interfere with the care or safety of Residents.- Responsible for operating the Maintenance Department within budgetary guidelines and limitations. - Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regard to their performance.- Responsible for training and educating staff members.- Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.- Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.- “On-Call” responsibilities for emergent environmental/maintenance issues. - Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.- Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.- Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility. - Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.- Maintains a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines at all times and protects confidential information by only providing information on a “need-to-know” basis. - Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.- Understands Infection Control and follows the Company’s Infection Control guidelines, such as hand washing principles, understanding of isolation and standard precautions, recognizing signs and symptoms of infection, demonstrating and understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste and cross contamination, maintaining personal hygiene, and complying with OSHA standards in the workplace.- Promotes and Protects Resident Rights by assisting Residents to make informed decisions, treating Residents with dignity and respect, protecting Residents’ personal belongings, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, avoiding the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards, and supporting independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable laws and regulations.- Regular and reliable attendance. - Perform other tasks as required. Required/Desired Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience:- High school diploma or equivalent. Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.- Competent with Microsoft Office or related software.- Ability to work with people with physical and mental disabilities including those using profanity, derogatory language and the like. Other Special Requirements: Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment. Ability to travel as needed or assigned.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Director is responsible for the planning, development, and overall operation of the Maintenance Department, ensuring the completion of all assigned service and repair tasks while maintaining compliance with regulations. This role involves scheduling external contractors, acting as the facility's safety officer during emergencies, and managing the department within budgetary guidelines.