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Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center Maintenance Director in West Des Moines, Iowa
Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center
EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Maintenance Director
Department: Administration
Supervisor: Administrator
Position(s) Supervised: Environmental Services
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
General Job Summary:
The primary purpose of the Maintenance Director is to assist with general maintenance items in the health care facility to ensure compliance with Life Safety Code while maintaining a safe environment for the residents.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs general maintenance within the facility and grounds such as painting, floor care, general upkeep, equipment repairs, plumbing, electrical.
Assists with special projects as directed by the Administrator
Requires to be on-call
Ensures a safe environment.
Promptly reports any unsafe working condition.
Address any accidents or emergency situations.
Demonstrate knowledge of fire, general safety, and disaster plan procedures. Performs all required life safety code proceedures per Fire Marshall regulations.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper body mechanics.
Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
Utilizes cost effective measures during job performance.
Follows set budgetary guidelines.
Interact/communicate with residents, staff, and visitors in a courteous manner.
Acts as a positive representative of the facility.
Contributes to team effort, may float to other positions as needed.
Communicates with employees in all departments.
Keeps all resident and employee information confidential.
Reports all complaints/grievances to the Administrator
Reports actions detrimental to resident welfare to the Administrator
Qualifications:
General Qualifications
Able to perform general maintenace in areas of plumbing, electrical, equipment repair, painting.
Sound judgment and high moral standards.
Sincere desire to work with the aged and those with limited capacity for self-care.
Ability to organize and coordinate for multiple patients.
Must be well-groomed, courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant when dealing with patients.
Must be level-headed in emergency situations.
Must be self-motivated and have an acute sense of responsibility.
Must possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
Education
High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
Continuous Education
Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
Work Experience
No previous work experience is required.Experience in working with individuals with limited capacity is preferred.