Maintenance Director

Harmony Senior Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Maintenance Director to oversee the community’s physical structures, utility systems and grounds. You will install, service, and repair mechanical equipment, and supervise staff and contractors.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, safety compliance, expense control, and coordinating pest control. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational skills and the ability to work with residents and staff, including on-call

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and A/C-HVAC equipment.
• Two years previous experience working in maintenance position, preferably in a large physical plant.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, and follow written and oral directions.
• Must be organized and able to work well with residents, visitors, staff, and management.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy material and equipment; tolerate extreme conditions.
• Must be in good physical and mental condition and able to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders.
• Certified in AC/Freon recovery, etc.
• Ability to be available and on-call 24‑hour basis in case of emergency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
• Log and monitor gauges and thermometers daily.
• Maintain drains, grease traps, cooling tower, and mechanical rooms.
• Oversee grounds maintenance and outside appearances.
• Investigate breakdowns and update preventative maintenance records.
• Repair emergency breakdowns promptly.
• Maintain cost-efficient operations and reduce waste.
• Uphold safety and fire prevention practices including monthly drills.
• Maintain lighting and prepare rooms for leasing.
• Oversee furniture maintenance and current building codes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

301 Clearfield Avenue, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Job Description

The Maintenance Director will maintain and repair physical structures and utility systems of the community and maintain the grounds. He/she will install, service, and repair mechanical equipment (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.). Supervise support staff and contractors as applicable. Oversee housekeeping and maintenance assistant.

• Maintains the preventative maintenance program for all equipment in the community
• Checks, reads, and logs all gauges, thermometers, water gauges on boilers and thermometers in cooler and freezer daily
• Responsible for maintenance of drains, access areas, grease traps, garbage cans, cooling tower and mechanical rooms
• Responsible for overseeing grounds maintenance, refuse pick-up, and all outside appearances
• Investigates mechanical breakdowns and failures of machinery and equipment to determine cause and prevent reoccurrence by including the occurrence in the preventative maintenance program
• Repairs emergency breakdowns in shortest possible time
• Initiates and maintains a program of overall efficiency designed to eliminate waste and reduce operating expenses
• Maintains safe operating and fire prevention practices, including monthly fire drill
• Replaces light bulbs throughout the community
• Paints, plasters, and performs other work necessary to prepare rooms/suites for leasing
• Maintains community furniture in good condition
• Maintains a working knowledge of current information on building and equipment operation codes and regulations
• Requisitions and picks up supplies as needed. Responsible for purchases not exceeding budgetary constraints
• Maintains expenditures within budgetary limits
• Oversees pest control program
• Maintains a work-order log through TELS-checked daily
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and A/C-HVAC equipment
• Two years previous experience working in maintenance position, preferably in a large physical plant
• Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and follow written and oral directions
• Must be organized and willing to work well with residents, visitors, staff, and the management team
• Possess the ability to push, pull, lift and carry heavy material and equipment. Also must be able to tolerate extreme heat, cold, wet, humid or noisy conditions
• Must be in good physical and mental condition and have the ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders
• Certified in AC/Freon recovery, etc.
• Ability to be available and on-call 24‑hour basis in case of emergency
• Must be in approved uniform, neat and clean appearance during working hours

Salary Range: $60,000 annually - $61,800 annually

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling