Maintenance Director

Harmony Senior Services; Harmony (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services seeks a Maintenance Director to oversee the community's facilities, grounds and utility systems. You will supervise staff and contractors, manage the preventive maintenance program, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Required: high school diploma or GED; knowledge of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems; two years of maintenance experience in a large facility; strong communication with residents and staff. You will help control expenses and be on call for emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and A/C-HVAC equipment.
• Two years previous experience in a maintenance position, preferably in a large physical plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain preventative maintenance program for equipment.
• Inspect gauges and systems daily; log readings.
• Oversee grounds maintenance, pest control and housekeeping.
• Respond to emergencies; minimize downtime and wasted energy.
• Monitor budget and purchases within approved limits.
• Ensure safety, fire prevention and code compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC systems

Job description

5130 Wescott Boulevard, Summerville, South Carolina 29485

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 on a 24-hour basis in case of emergency
• Must be in approved uniform, neat and clean appearance during working hours

Why Harmony?

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