Supervises the maintenance department and is responsible for the safe and efficient function of physical plant and environmental systems. Monitors the appearance and upkeep of facility grounds.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Conducts regular maintenance and performs repair projects for the facility and its grounds.
• When the maintenance or repair cannot be performed by the Maintenance Manager, schedules repair and maintenance of machines, tools, and equipment by third-parties to ensure efficient facility operations.
• Directs and participates in maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• Develops preventive maintenance programs.
• Prepares department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget.
• Recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
• Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modifications with design engineers
• Directs the effort to have attractive and well maintained grounds.
• Participates in the facility’s process improvement program(s).
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Follows annual fire life safety and water regulations.
• Manages Maintenance Assistant (where applicable).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of building codes and rules and regulation regarding the operation of plant equipment.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other safety requirements.
• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduation from an appropriate technical/trade school preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Current valid driver’s license from the State in which the facility operates.

Experience

• Five years of experience in building maintenance.
• One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• At least one year of long-term care facility experience preferred.