Director of Plant Operations - South Portland, United States - First Atlantic Health Care

First Atlantic Health Care

Verified Company

South Portland, United States

6 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Located in Madawaska

The Director of Plant Operations will be responsible for working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with simple and complex machines, as well as with a variety of chemicals with potential hazards.

To be responsible for the physical plant and grounds maintenance to assure a safe and attractive environment across campus.
Assures that the facilities are at all times in excellent repair and are functional for residents and staff needs and meets regulatory compliance.
Performs all routine repairs for upkeep of interior and exterior of facilities, including basic/routine plumbing, heating, electrical and carpentry maintenance and repairs as necessary to keep the building and equipment in good working order; as well as performs routine repairs on all movable equipment such as kitchen carts, washers, dryers, housekeeping equipment, wheelchairs, etc. as appropriate.
Responds in a timely, pleasant manner to maintenance requests including those of the Cottages.
Establishes and maintains a routine preventative maintenance program for all physical plant and equipment systems, incorporating service schedules as required by regulations and best practice.
Utilizes and maintains documentation and systems through the TELS system.
Maintains grounds free of litter/refuse, snow/ice, and insects/rodents.
Maintains grooming/repairs of the grounds including lawns, shrubs, flower beds, walkways, and asphalt as needed.
Maintains adequate temperature control of facility by monitoring thermostats and maintaining heating systems.
Maintains proper lighting of all interior and exterior areas of the facilities and campus, as applicable.
Assures proper disposal of refuse and manages and oversees implementation of recycling program as appropriate.
Ensures periodic inspections of fire control equipment such as extinguishers and sprinkler system; maintains logs of water temperature checks, generator checklists, fire alarm and door alarm checks, etc. for safety and regulatory compliance.
Organizes and implements an ongoing preventative maintenance program for resident rooms, including but not limited to patching and painting and preparing rooms for new residents.
Performs routine carpentry and furniture repair and small scale remodeling projects as needed, which may include painting or refinishing furniture and equipment.
Organizes and maintains service agreements with outside vendors including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, heating, solid waste removal, medical waste, security/wandering, laundry equipment and fire protection systems in collaboration with the administrator.
Monitors building and equipment renovations, remodeling or replacement projects performed by outside contractors. Submits proper Capital Requests to Administrator to maintenance overall operation of the facility.
Assures adequate supply of heating oil, propane, etc. as appropriate.
Maintains all maintenance and parts manuals for equipment and systems.
Orders necessary supplies within approved budget.
Assures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the safe functioning and operation of the facilities.
Ensure that contractors/vendors have provided proof of worker's compensation and general/professional liability insurance before commencing work projects on facility premises.
Establishes and maintains Global Harmonization program including maintenance of Safety Data Sheets.
To be responsible for the directing and oversight of all aspects of the housekeeping and laundry services for Seal Rock with a strong focus on infection control the safety of our residents.
Organize assign all housekeeping tasks so that the workload is evenly divided among housekeeping personnel on the basis of size and physical layout of the facility.
Develop and supervise a daily cleaning schedule as well as schedule for special cleaning such as windows, walls, curtains, "stripping" floors etc.
Keep a regular schedule of all daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal annual housekeeping/laundry requirements.
To be a part of the campus leadership team and department leader.
Attends mandatory/annual inservice meetings.
Understands and adheres to all policies and procedures and guidelines.
Initiates communication with Administrator regarding significant maintenance/safety issues; meets with Administrator as necessary.
Functions as part of the interdisciplinary department head team to provide quality of life for residents.
Coordinates/provides general and departmental orientation for new employees in a systematic manner per approved facility developed checklist.
Actively participate in required Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement processes and meetings
Presents Maintenance/Housekeeping inservice sessions, to orient, update, and inform facility staff to general and/or specific plant operations related issues, concerns, guidelines and practices.
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