PACS
Senior Living Facilities/Maintenance Director (Project Management)
PACS is elevating healthcare by r evolutionizing our approach to leadership and quality care. Guided by our core values of love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and fun , we strive to foster a culture of compassionate care within our teams and the communities we serve. As we grow rapidly, exciting opportunities await you to engage in impactful projects and contribute valuable insights to stakeholders nationwide.
If you're ready to make a difference and embrace our mission of creating real change, we invite you to join us at PACS. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare!
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General Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Senior Living Community Maintenance Departments in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing each facility, and as may be directed by senior leadership teams, to assure that each facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner. Will assist senior leadership with all projects relating to physical properties, including but not limited to major capex updates (quality of work, cost controls,
change orders, timelines, etc.), accountability of local maintenance managers, training or processes and systems, etc.
Essential Duties
Facility Operations Management
• Oversee the operations of all Senior Living communities, ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively in alignment with company goals and industry standards.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs to ensure the safety and functionality of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and medical equipment.
• Ensure that all communities meet compliance standards, including those related to safety, sanitation, and healthcare regulations.
Surveys and Corrections
• Lead efforts for facility inspections, surveys, and audits, and work to address any deficiencies in a timely manner.
Vendor and Contract Management
• Ensure services by outside vendors are completed as per contracts.
• Oversee relationships with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure quality service delivery.
• Negotiate and manage contracts related to facility maintenance, services, and repairs.
Team Meetings and Interdepartmental Relations
• Regularly meet with maintenance personnel and other department supervisors.
• Maintain productive relationships with other departments.
• Build collaboration and unity across communities via consistent system/organization-wide meetings
Personnel Management
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the Maintenance Departments, promoting a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate staffing levels and ensure the communities are adequately staffed with trained personnel for maintenance and operations.
Safety Programs and Compliance
• Supervise safety and fire protection programs and train personnel on safety measures.
• Ensure maintenance personnel follow safety regulations and use safety equipment.
• Develop and enforce health and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries for patients, residents, staff, and visitors.
• Lead efforts in disaster preparedness and emergency response planning at each facility.
• Ensure all environmental, health, and safety procedures are followed, with appropriate training and updates.
Environment Maintenance
• Maintain supplies and equipment for a safe environment.
• Manage material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and ensure proper labeling and storage of hazardous chemicals. Damage Reporting
• Document and manage equipment or facility damage promptly and respond to reports submitted by facility managers. Budgeting and Financial Management
• Assist in preparing the department's budget and maintaining financial records. • Develop and manage budgets for facility maintenance and capital improvements.
• Ensure that communities operate within budgetary constraints while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Monitor and report on cost efficiencies, finding opportunities for savings without compromising quality.
Quality Control
• Conduct inspections to maintain quality control.
Emergency Handling
• Be prepared to handle emergencies and reschedule maintenance work as needed.
Capital Projects and Community Improvement
• Manage large-scale renovation projects, from design to completion, ensuring they align with strategic goals and stay within budget.
• Prioritize community upgrades, renovations, and repairs to meet long-term goals.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to align capital improvement projects with organizational growth.
• Lead large-scale projects such as forming CAD-type drawings/plans for each community Collaboration with Leadership
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
• Work with nursing and clinical leadership to ensure communities support the needs of residents and patients effectively.
• Represent the communities team in leadership meetings, sharing insights, concerns, and recommendations for improvements. Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Contribute to the long-term strategic planning of facility operations.
• Prepare and present regular performance reports to executive leadership regarding facility operations, compliance, and budgeting.
Supervisory Requirements
This position has supervisory responsibilities that will be decided by the RDO's and other senior leaders.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience • Preferred Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in either Facility Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Management, or Business Administration,
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in facility management, in a leadership role, in healthcare or post-acute care settings.
• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations. Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, including CMS, OSHA, and local/state compliance requirements.
Language Skills
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
Mathematical Skills
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. • Ability to apply financial accounting principles and budgeting.
Reasoning Ability
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office-related equipment to include: copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.