Houston
Position Summary The Maintenance Director/Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe, functional, and compliant physical environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Life Safety Code requirements, and HHSC standards. Essential Job Functions • Perform routine and emergency repairs on:, • Plumbing systems (toilets, sinks, drains), • Electrical systems (lighting, outlets, breakers), • HVAC systems (heating, cooling, ventilation), • Doors, locks, windows, and furniture, • Maintain building structure, roofing, and grounds, • Ensure fire doors, exit doors, and safety systems function properly, • Implement and maintain a scheduled preventative maintenance program, • Conduct routine inspections of:, • HVAC systems, • Emergency generators, • Fire alarm and sprinkler systems, • Kitchen equipment, • Resident care equipment (beds, lifts, etc.), • Document all inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities, • Ensure compliance with:, • Life Safety Code (NFPA standards), • CMS F-tags (e.g., F880 infection control environment), • HHSC facility regulations, • Conduct and document:, • Weekly generator testing (minimum 30 minutes under load), • Monthly and annual inspections, • Fire drill support and system readiness, • Maintain logs for:, • Generator testing, • Fire alarm inspections, • Emergency lighting and exit signs, • Receive and prioritize work orders via system (e.g., TELS or equivalent), • Complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner, • Communicate status updates to department heads and administration, • Track recurring issues and implement corrective actions, • Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff, • Identify and correct hazards (slips, trips, electrical risks, etc.), • Ensure proper storage and handling of tools and chemicals, • Assist with emergency preparedness (power outages, disasters), • Support infection control practices by:, • Maintaining proper ventilation systems, • Ensuring clean and sanitary environment, • Assisting with isolation room setup and maintenance needs, • Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs, • Ensure contractors follow facility policies and safety standards, • Monitor quality of work and completion timelines, • Maintain facility exterior including:, • Parking areas, • Walkways and entrances, • Ensure grounds are clean, safe, and presentable Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Experience in building maintenance, preferably in healthcare or long-term care, • Knowledge of:, • Electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, • Life Safety Code and basic regulatory compliance, • Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and safety instructions, • Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs, • Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and climbing, • Full-time position with on-call responsibilities, • Timely completion of work orders, • Accurate and complete documentation, • Compliance with all regulatory requirements, • Professional communication with staff and residents, • Participate in facility QAPI activities, • Assist during surveys and inspections, • Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator Compensation details: 17-19 Hourly Wage PI10b87ae99e21-26289-40412384