Maintenance Director

Harmony Senior Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits Packages

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Savannah, GA is seeking a Maintenance Director to manage and repair the community’s physical structures and utilities. You will supervise staff and contractors, oversee housekeeping and maintenance assistants, and ensure the preventative maintenance program runs efficiently.

The role requires knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and A/C-HVAC systems, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a 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.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the preventative maintenance program for all equipment in the community.
• Checks, reads, and logs gauges and thermometers on boilers and in cooler/freezer daily.
• Responsible for maintenance of drains, access areas, grease traps, garbage cans, cooling tower and mechanical rooms.
• Oversees grounds maintenance, refuse pick-up, and outside appearances.
• Investigates mechanical breakdowns and updates maintenance program accordingly.
• Repairs emergency breakdowns in the shortest possible time.
• Initiates and maintains efficiency programs to reduce waste and expenses.
• Maintains safe operating and fire prevention practices, including monthly fire drills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Job description

9136 Old Montgomery Road, Savannah, Georgia 31406

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