SUMMARY:
The Plant Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the building(s), equipment, and utilities are maintained in good working conditions and center grounds are properly maintained in accordance with residents'' needs, government regulations, and company policies. The Plant Operations Manager will also, support the company''s mission, vision, core values, and provide excellent customer service to associates, residents, visitors, and guests, while achieving the center''s business objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor the overall physical plant operations.
- Identify and correct maintenance issues.
- Perform minor repairs and day to day repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance of the building, equipment, lawn, and grounds.
- Arrange for and manage outside repairs, maintenance, and construction services according to procedures.
- Develop a preventative maintenance plan to maintain the physical plant according to government regulations, company policy, and the direction of the Administrator.
- Coordinate maintenance services with all other services to assure a smooth integration of GCHC interdisciplinary approach to quality.
- Work with the Administrator and Consultants in planning all aspects of maintenance operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.
- Maintain a working knowledge of and ensure compliance with all governmental regulations.
- Comply with employment laws and company policies.
- Ensure practices that maintain high morale and staff retention, to include effective communication, prompt problem resolution, and positive supervisory practices; while maintaining a positive working environment.
- Manage maintenance budget to include outside vendor and contractor costs.
- Provide Administrator with requested assistance in developing maintenance budget, as needed.
- May also, perform floor care and supervise the Floor Quality Specialists, as needed.
Required Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT:
- Ability to drive large passenger vehicles for the center, as needed.
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, grasping, climbing, reaching, fine hand coordination pushing and pulling.
- Subject to frequent interruptions and distractions.
- Willing to work beyond normal working hours and during disastrous circumstances, as needed.
- Attend and participate in continuing on the job educational programs.
- Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families, and outside agencies and to work cooperatively with other associates.
- May be subject to infectious diseases, substances, contaminated articles, cuts, bruises, falls, odors, etc.
- Must be able to function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with or without other personnel and co-workers.
- Ability to remain calm and cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Understand, comply with, and promote rules regarding residents'' rights.
- Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment; in addition, to HIPPA guidelines.
- Practice universal precautions at all times.
- Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Completion of high school education or otherwise show ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
- Previous maintenance experience preferred, but not required; as long as the level of experience is at a level necessary to perform the duties of this job.
- Basic office equipment knowledge i.e. faxing, scanning, emailing, and copying.
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance, as required.
- Must be able to work weekend and overtime as required.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Must be able to follow and/or provide strong communication skills effectively through written and oral delivery in a manner appropriate for a healthcare/office setting.
- Must be able to problem solve, if needed.
- Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment exam, if required.