Director of Facility Maintenance

Barclay House of Aiken•Aiken, SC

13h•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

QSL Management is seeking a Director of Facility Maintenance for The Barclay House of Aiken. The role plans, organizes, develops, and directs general operating maintenance, repairs, and housekeeping of the physical building to provide high-quality accommodations. The Director supervises department staff, including housekeepers and an assistant Director of Facility Maintenance, and helps maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The position also assists with emergency preparedness, safety drills, and resident transportation as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Working knowledge of OSHA compliance and laws.
Ability to explain work duties to staff.
Ability to interact effectively with residents, families, employees, visitors, co-workers, and government agencies.
Ability to perform manual tasks daily, remain mobile, and meet the physical requirements of the job.
Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, masonry, groundskeeping, commercial appliance repair, electrical wiring, multimeter use, hand and power tools, and safety practices and procedures related to building trades.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies, and employee manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle varied situations, and review and identify projects requiring outside contractors.
Ability to work weekends and/or as needed to meet the needs of the community.

Nice To Haves

Preferably two years of supervisory experience in the building industry, maintenance, and/or housekeeping, including upkeep, repair, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and structural matters.
Knowledge of building construction types.

Responsibilities

Assist with emergency preparedness and required safety drills.
Plan, organize, develop, and direct general operating maintenance, repairs, and housekeeping of the physical building.
Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule, and supervise department staff, including housekeepers and an assistant Director of Facility Maintenance.
Repair the physical structure and grounds and implement preventive maintenance and repair procedures to ensure a safe and secure living environment.
Assist with transportation of residents as needed.
Perform repairs to masonry, woodwork, concrete, and furnishings.
Perform basic repairs to building plumbing and electrical systems, and basic replacement or repair of hoses, wiring, and belts in machinery and equipment.
Clean internal property areas, including buffing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waste pickup and removal, and washing windows.