Director of Facility Services

Cascades Verdae; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gables in Greenville, SC is seeking a Director of Facility Services to lead the maintenance department, supervise staff, and ensure safe, compliant operations across the community and grounds. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, budget oversight, vendor management, and coordination with emergency programs.

The ideal candidate has technical certifications in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related fields, with several years of supervisory maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Requires technical proficiency in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a residential or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Strong safety, budgeting, and vendor-management abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance department and safety initiatives within the community.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and service contracts to ensure high-quality operations.
• Manage budgets, salaries, overtime, purchases, and cost controls.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Maintenance mgmt

Supervisory

Job description

AtThe Gables,we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work®—and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose The Gables?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork:We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference:Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment:Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re looking for a Director of Facility Services:

This position leads the maintenance department and monitors all areas of the community and grounds and takes appropriate action to ensure they are properly and safely maintained. The position is a hands-on manager and regularly leads and assists with tasks and assignments to ensure all required and necessary services are performed to company expectations meeting performance objectives and upholding SLC standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sets a strong example for others to follow and holds Team Members accountable for practicing a culture of safety; serves as both an active participant and a leader in the community’s Safety Committee.

Continuously monitors all areas of the community and grounds and takes appropriate action to ensure they are properly and safely maintained; recommends purchases or capital projects accordingly to enhance the community or address concerns.

Participates in establishing departmental budgets and is responsible for effectively managing all financial metrics such as salary expense, overtime, purchasing, and overall expense control.

Properly tracks and documents all preventive maintenance and residents’ work orders assuring that all work is performed timely and to the highest quality possible.

Oversees the timely and efficient turnaround of vacated apartments to prepare them for visits from prospective residents and move in of new residents.

Ensures all required and necessary service contracts are in place and renewed timely to optimize service while minimizing expense.

Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.

Participates in the leadership of the community’s emergency preparedness programs; purchases and ensures the proper operations and availability of emergency equipment such as generators and two-way radios; maintains contracts with vendors to provide emergency supplies such as bottled water.

Conducts fire and disaster drills as required by the State and Federal Regulations.

Maintains an accurate and timely accounting of services chargeable to residents and submits to the business office.

Leads and assists with the setup and tear-down for special events and activities.

Ensures safe and proper storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment.

Oversees and participates in on-call assignments to ensure timely after-hours response to resident emergencies and physical plant problems.

Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

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.

An individual in this position is often required to read, write, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and/or hear.

An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs.

Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the associate can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.

May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Also may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.

TRAVEL:

Local and out of state travel, including overnight stays, may be required from time to time to attend conferences, training, meetings, and professional development programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree /certification from a technical program in at least three of the following: mechanics, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, landscaping, or HVAC required. Mechanical or maintenance experience required
• Experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and general maintenance.
• Three years’ experience in a similar maintenance position desired.
• Two years of supervisory experience desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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