Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Maintenance is individually responsible for ensuring the hospital's physical plant and equipment maintenance. Also, as the Safety Officer, this position is responsible for the oversight hospital of the hospital's Safety Program. Maintains membership of the Safety Committee.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of Building Codes.
• Maintains the inventory of hospital-owned medical equipment and assists with obtaining repairs when needed.
• Follows a preventive maintenance schedule that includes periodic inspecting of building, grounds, utility systems, department equipment, and hospital van to ensure good working order.
• Works pro-actively to perform routine maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, mechanical, etc., as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
• Documents findings from inspections on Maintenance Log Cards.
• Notifies supervisor immediately whenever there is a need to repair or replace equipment, building, grounds, or utility systems.
• Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains facility in good repair to ensure a safe environment.
• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to the safety supervisor immediately.
• Serves as a member of the Safety Committee.
• Ensures that contractor bids and/or quotes are completed and received in a timely manner.
• Is on-call and available when needed for emergencies.
• Ensures appropriate back-up for maintenance and repairs when unavailable to be on duty.
• Serving as a key member of the hospital Safety Committee ensuring that safety issues are addressed and resolved at its monthly meetings.
• Providing training to the hospital staff regarding its safety program.
• Follow up with appropriate staff whenever a safety hazard is reported.
• Performs periodic safety walks throughout the facility to ensure the facility is free from safety hazards.
• Demonstrates problem-solving and problem prevention skills in the areas of maintenance and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of High School graduate and/or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years of related building maintenance experience, emphasizing maintenance, repair, and semi-skilled craftsmanship of various building trades, including plumbing, electrical, and painting.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Certified in AHA BLS/CPR
• Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment and annually after that.
• Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility, or obtain it within thirty (30) days of hire

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