Director of Plant Operations/Maintenance

Volusia County Area

Daily Pay Option Available!!

The Director of Plant Operations will oversee all physical aspects of the facility including service of electrical, plumbing, fire alarm and mechanical systems, maintenance of equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA, CMS, regulations, and fire codes
• Coordinates engineering contractors/vendors, assuring insurance and licenses are current
• Conducts regular inspections of life safety systems, including fire extinguishers, fire alarms system and sprinkler systems
• Oversees necessary repairs and maintenance in rooms and common areas including refurbishment for move-ins
• Ensures the outside of the property is maintained, including landscaping, snow removal, and garbage/trash removal
• Maintains inventory control for all general supplies, parts and equipment for necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains all required engineering files
• Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem.
• Works within the legal scope of local and state codes
• Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and take necessary precautions
• Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed
• Creates, schedules, implements, and manages a preventive maintenance program for production machinery and equipment
• Directs the maintenance and operations of various facility systems to ensure uninterrupted service - Covered systems may include electrical, refrigeration, water, steam, and compressed gas
• Procures materials, supplies, and repair parts to maintain inventory as required
• Develops maintenance procedures and schedules
• Assists with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects
• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing & selection of maintenance personnel
• Hires and trains maintenance staff
• Maintains department schedule to ensure adequate staffing
• Responsible for yearly written evaluations of all department employees.
• Ensure that staff is providing a safe environment for The Facility and its Residents.
• Manage Tels Software and maintenance Life Safety compliance
• Attend and participate in mandatory regional and corporate meetings/trainings

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION:

• 5+ years’ experience in supervisory positions in Environmental Services and Maintenance
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, NFPA and EPA regulations as they pertain to facility operation and maintenance in nursing care facilities
• Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
• Ability to identify issues and determine repairs and maintenance schedules for building systems
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Certificate of Fitness, Fire Alarm Systems Monitoring (Where local Municipality requires such.)
• Certificate of Fitness, Sprinkler System Monitoring (Where local Municipality requires such.)
• Certificate of Fitness, Fire Drills (Where local Municipality requires such.)
• Low Pressure Boiler Certification (Where the building being serviced requires such.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees, schedules and coordinates daily work assignments of maintenance staff