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Vista Springs

Maintenance Director for a Senior Living Community

Vista Springs, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48823

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Overview

Maintenance Director for a Senior Living Community Working conditions: Full time. Monday - Friday (available Saturday and Sunday). Typically 40 hours but may vary from week to week. Working in some above average conditions, inside and outside exposure, on roof tops and HVAC areas. Responsibilities

Free from hazards caused by HVAC Handle fire safety, drills and check fire extinguishers regularly Maintain the upkeep of the facility grounds Keep in compliance with state, federal and local codes Maintain budget Coordinate the safety committee meetings Maintain the safety of staff and residents Purchase of supplies and responsible for inventory at facility Project management skills Lawn upkeep Recommends contractors when major repairs are needed Facility compliance in emergency procedures and MIOSHA Repairs, painting and remodeling when needed Prepare rooms for new resident occupancy Monthly inspections of buildings Daily communication on future projects, plans and goals Orientation of all new staff (safety, fire, etc.) Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in delivery of resident services Oversight of housekeepers Assist with resident needs Participating in special facility functions Recommending capital improvements for facility May need to assist at the other facilities Supervisory Responsibilities

In charge of coordinating and instructing the Plan Operations Assistant on day-to-day job duties. Will instruct the outside contractors on their job tasks when needed such as snow plowing, lawn mowing, heat and air conditioning, refrigeration repair, plumbing and painting contractors. Educational Requirements

High school diploma including one year certificate from college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certifies in HVAC and a builder’s license a plus. A driver’s license required and First Aid/CPR certificates suggested. Work Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience in similar field and knowledge in plumbing, electrical, drywall, basic household repairs, HVAC and interior and exterior building repairs. Good knowledge of universal precautions including handling chemical procedures and groundskeeping. Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with residents, staff, customers on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting. Must be able to speak, read and write using Basic English skills. Physical Demands

Lift 50-75 lbs. required to perform all aspects of the job on a day-to-day basis. Possibly operating dangerous equipment. Physical work may include moving furniture and equipment, shoveling, raking, painting, lifting, climbing, walking, etc. Must be able to tolerate inclement weather. Additional Information

The ability to be flexible for on-call emergencies, multi-task, ability to be a team player at all times, good problem solving skills and complete projects on a timely basis. This job description portrays in general terms the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way intended to limit management’s flexibility to assign work responsibilities. Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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