Maintenance Director

The Waters; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Maintenance Director to plan, organize, and direct the maintenance department’s operations in accordance with regulations and company policies. You will ensure the facility is well-maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

The role requires supervisory experience, knowledge of boilers and building systems, and the ability to respond to emergencies seven days a week when needed.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Able to work in extreme conditions and a dirty/dusty environment.
• Knowledge of boilers, generators and mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with building codes and safety regulations.
• Licensed as required by applicable standards and laws.
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the maintenance department operations.
• Inspect storage, work spaces and supply rooms for upkeep and inventory control.
• Participate in facility surveys by governmental authorities.
• Supervise external service providers per contracts/work orders.
• Assist in establishing a preventative maintenance program and daily rounds.
• Maintain fire alarm and other safety systems.
• Perform carpentry and building repairs within scope of expertise.
• Monitor and record inventory and reorder supplies as needed.
• Oversee snow and ice removal; be on call for emergencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facility management

Emergency readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Boilers

Electrical & plumbing systems

Job description

The Maintenance Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the maintenance department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Ensure the facility is well-maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

• Manages the operations of the Maintenance Department by adhering to proper staffing and scheduling of personnel.

• Inspect storage rooms, work rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep and supply control.

• Participates in facility surveys made by authorized governmental services.

• Ensures that outside services are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders.

• Assists in establishing a preventative maintenance program. Makes daily rounds to ensure that maintenance personnel are performing required duties and ensure that appropriate maintenance procedures are being followed to meet the needs of the facility.

• Maintains fire alarm and other fire protection and preventive systems.

• Completes carpentry and other building repairs within the scope of expertise.

• Monitors, maintains and records inventory and orders supplies as needed to ensure supplies are available as needed.

• Heads snow and ice removal for the sidewalks.

• When required, is on call seven days a week, 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Job Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent

• Must have, as a minimum, one year experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance related position

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must be able to withstand inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, freezing conditions, and a noisy, dirty, dusty, or greasy work environment at times

• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

• Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations

• Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, labor laws, etc

• Must be able to handle call outside of normal work hours for maintenance emergencies

Required experience:

• Maintenance Director: 1 year

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.