The primary responsibility of the Hillcrest Educational Centers’ Maintenance Department is to maintain a safe environment for Students and Staff.

The goal of a safe environment is achieved by adherence to the Life Safety Code, as well as Local and State building, plumbing, electrical and health department codes and required inspections, as well as scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and hazard surveillance of all buildings and building operating systems.

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities (DoF) , the Manager of Maintenance (MoM) and the Facility Coordinator (FC) work together to insure that all jobs and projects, regardless of size and complexity, are completed in a safe and timely manner.

The Manager of Maintenance is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the campus maintenance done by the Maintenance Workers.

The Facility Coordinator is responsible for facility environmental concerns such as the Life Safety Code and Joint Commission Statement Of Conditions; Integrated Pest Management; facility emergencies, and water, sewer and and septic issues.

All construction and renovation projects are coordinated by the Director of Facilities through involvement with engineering firms and sub-contractors. The Maintenance Dept. also consists of skilled craftsmen who work under the direction of the DoF and MoM.

The Environment Of Care Leadership Committee meets with the President/CEO on a bi-weekly basis, the interdepartmental Environment of Care Committees at each campus meet on at least a bi-monthly basis to review the EOC procedures and activities at their campus, consistent with the 7 EOC Plans for the agency. Additionally, the DoF and MoM meet monthly with campus Program Directors to discuss long and short-term goals and concerns. Based on findings and information, repairs are made and, when necessary, policy changes are recommended to the campus Improving Organizational Performance (IOP) Committee or directly to the Senior Management Team.

The following pages contain an outline of the responsibilities of the Maintenance Dept. as well as examples of preventative measures utilized by the department.