Job Description
Purpose:
To oversee and direct the functioning of facility building systems including
mechanical, electrical, firelife safety, elevators (if applicable), grounds
and relationship with contractors for renovation projects in accordance with
current federal, state and local standards. Ensure that the facility is
maintained in a safe and comfortable condition. To plan, organize and develop
and direct the overall operation of the Housekeeping and Laundry Department in
accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the
facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the
facility is maintained in a clean, safe, sanitary and comfortable manner and
to ensure that an adequate supply of laundry and linens are on hand at all
times to meet the needs of the
residents.
Qualifications:
• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators and mechanical,
low and high voltageelectrical breakers updated location of panels and
plumbing systems.
• Must be knowledgeable of building codes, EPA Certification and blueprint
interpretation.
• Must be knowledgeable of life safety regulations preferably in a healthcare
environment in accordance with the AHCA Standards and National Fire Protection
Act (NFPA).
• Training in environmental control and operation of laundry equipment
practices and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must speak and understand English.
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel,
Word and the internet. Past experience with and proficiency with computerized
property management systems preferred.
Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the
following:
• Ensure proper maintenance, performance, condition and reliability of all
plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment including emergency generators,
critical and life safety equipment through regular inspection and scheduled
maintenance.
• Ensure the maintenance of the interior and exterior of the building and
grounds including painting and landscaping upkeep to enhance curb appeal.
• Oversee the maintenance of the facility servicedoor locks and all other
security hardware to ensure building safety and security.
• Ensure compliance with established safety and infection control policies and
procedures.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program and
coordinate maintenance services with other departments.
• Ensure compliance with fire and safety codes and promptly report
accidentincident reports and equipment damaged to management.
• Ensure external contractor services are properly completed and supervised in
accordance with contract.
• Oversee the Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry Departments.
• Develops employee daily cleaning work schedules.
• Plans and coordinates all cleaning, floor care, room set-up, hazardous
wastetrashrecycle removal and furniture move activities.
• Maintain communication with fire, building and Life Safety Inspectors.
• Order equipment and supplies for facility maintenance as necessary.
• Maintain proper records of equipment repairs, purchases and other
expenditures.
• Maintain proper records of State regulated Life Safety requirements
according to National Fire Protection Act (NFPA) and state jurisdiction.
• Serve on facility safety committee and provide reports on maintenance
activities through company online safety system (TELS).
• Respond to and be available for all facility emergency calls.
• Staff Development Functions
• Develop and participate in planning, conducting and scheduling training,
orientation and in-service educational activities for facility personnel;
ensure that facility services personnel are performing required duties and
that appropriate procedures are being followed; maintain professional
competence through participation in continuing education programs, seminars
and training programs; and, ensure that all facility services personnel attend
and participate in Hazardous Communication and Universal Precautions training
programs prior to reporting to work to
assignments.
Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
Veterans status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual
orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category
protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with
applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in
every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all
terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.
Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race,
color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans
status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the
ability of Avantes employees to perform their job duties may result in
discipline, up to and including, discharge.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Immediate start,