Director of Maintenance

Kindness Crew 7 Brew; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindness Crew 7 Brew seeks a Director of Maintenance to oversee operations across multiple 7 Brew Coffee locations, driving equipment uptime, preventive maintenance, and rapid response support for high-speed drive-thru stands. The role emphasizes coaching and developing maintenance & facility teams, managing regional financials, and maintaining safety and quality standards across the region.

This full-time position requires flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and varied shifts in South

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams across multiple locations.
• Proven ability to manage P&L and regional operating costs.
• Strong leadership and discipline in fast-paced retail environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA, health codes, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and facilities across all stores; ensure uptime and safety.
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, and develop the maintenance & facility crew; manage disciplinary actions.
• Lead training programs to ensure consistency across locations.
• Drive cost control, labor planning, and regional financials (P&L, expenses).
• Resolve customer and employee issues to improve satisfaction and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance leadership

OSHA/compliance

HVAC & facility know-how

CMMS proficiency

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

The Director of Maintenance oversees the operational performance of multiple 7 Brew Coffee locations, ensuring alignment with company standards, financial goals, and customer experience expectations. This leadership role is critical in fostering a culture of kindness, connection, and facility and equipment excellence across the region. The role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, executing preventive maintenance, and ensuring rapid-response support for the brand's signature high-speed drive-thru stands.

Key Responsibilities

• Earn and maintain the respect of both managers and team members through hard work, honesty, and strong leadership.
• Support and oversee the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, development, and termination of all maintenance & facility crew.
• Lead the process for all disciplinary actions.
• Foster a motivating environment through consistent rewards, appreciation, and acknowledgement of team members who perform well and meet or exceed performance goals.
• Creating a positive work culture for all team members.
• Ensure consistency in training programs across locations.
• Supervise and support daily Maintenance across all stores.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Analyze and manage regional financials, including P&L, labor costs, and operating expenses.
• Address and resolve customer and employee issues to ensure satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Skill & Competencies

• Commercial Equipment Expertise: Hands-on proficiency with commercial espresso machines, grinders, commercial refrigeration, and automated brewing equipment.
• Cross-Trade Knowledge: Strong, verifiable experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems common in fast-paced retail or restaurant environments.
• CMMS Proficiency: Deep familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track work orders, manage spare parts, and schedule recurring tasks.
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Complete working knowledge of OSHA, local health codes, and food safety standards.
• Must be willing and able to 'do the work' of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical work and other maintenance and facility work as needed.

Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. The days and hours of work are subject to the needs of the business. This could mean weekends, early mornings (5AM) and late nights (11PM).

Salary

• Salary from $100 - 125K/ year