Maintenance Director

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