Maintenance Project Director

Compensation Amount:

60.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

Oversees and directs Maintenance & Housekeeping Departments, ensuring the unit remains clean, orderly, safe and attractive. Supervises all Maintenance & Housekeeping personnel including those performing such duties in the laundry, residents' apartments and common areas. Works with leaders to creatively develop and help implement concepts geared towards improving turn-around time for repairs as well as general maintenance for all departments.

Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Established standards & procedures for the Maintenance Department as well as the Housekeeping Department.
• Monitor, schedule and perform routine maintenance and safety inspections on community vehicles, equipment and the interior as well as the exterior of the facility.
• Manage all basic HVAC, boiler, electronic, electric repairs and preventive maintenance such as painting, cleaning vents, replacing filters, lint, etc.
• Respond to emergency calls at all hours as needed.
• Supervises & manages the completion of room turnovers in a timely manner when resident moves out. This will include: patching of holes, complete repainting, caulking shower and toilet, coordinating floor covering replacement/ cleaning if community machine is not able, coordinating housekeeping services once finished with renovations, etc.
• Monitor water and heat temperatures throughout the building and maintain at RCFE specifications.
• Ensure the cleaning all light fixtures on exterior and interior of the building including changing any bulbs as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and institute corrective action in a timely manner. Facilitates an environment that is conducive to the safety, physical and emotional well-being of residents, prospects and personnel.
• Ensure carpets, base boards and flooring are cleaned on a routine basis to maintain clean and odorless appearance at all times.
• Ensure all minor repairs and building maintenance/upkeep is performed as quickly as possible.
• Assist with emergency resident evacuations as needed.
• Conduct quarterly Fire Drills and provide documentation and remedies/training for issues of concern (quarterly on each scheduled shift) 
• Maintains records in an orderly fashion regarding all services performed on community equipment, individual apartments, common areas and grounds. This includes but is not limited to: paint color numbers, vendor name, chemicals, specific steps and repairs, etc.
• Attains and/or maintains ongoing compliance with RCFE regulations as well as all appropriate local state, federal, regulatory, and/or accrediting body standards. Ensures that the program is prepared for inspection by regulatory agencies through regular auditing and updating of program policies and procedures, required documentation, environmental standards, etc.
• Train other departments on current safety regulations as well as RCFE guidelines, safety drills, as well as internal policies and procedures as needed
• Maintains a professional appearance and manner, at all times.
• Mandated reporter of suspected elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in personnel policies or as defined by licensing guidelines.
• Ensure that all trash is contained, empty all the trash from storage area and clean trash area
• Ensure MSDS books are current at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a supervisor in a maintenance department. Knowledge of construction, refinishing, painting, plumbing, floor/carpet care and refurbishing. Must meet qualifications as required by the Department of Social Services for a RCFE Community.
• Possess clear verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, residents, families and co-workers.
• Mathematical Skills.
• Performs multi-tasks under pressure, identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; listens to others and solves conflicts; speaks clearly and persuasively; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; and meets integrity standards of the Company.
• Regular contact with staff, residents and potential residents and their families as well as other Company personnel. 
• This position is expected to exercise initiative performing the assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities. The employee is expected to solve problems by exercising sound decision-making and accurate judgment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out oral or written instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Internet search engines, etc.
• Requires a thorough working knowledge and understanding of practices, procedures and policies pertaining to Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
• Ability to adhere to Company standards. 
• Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a pleasant and professional demeanor.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• The job requires travel of approximately 0% - 30%
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to see, hear, and use hands, fingers and arms when performing majority of assigned tasks and job duties. 
• Fine motor skills and dexterity skills in writing and grasping.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and stoop. 
• Ability to lift and/or pull up to 50 pounds, occasional overhead lifting to waist and lifting to floor level carry, push, pull or move objects.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.