Maintenance Director for Senior Independent Living

PACS•Sandpiper at Shem Creek, NC

1d•$62,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director for Sandpiper at Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, is a full-time, exempt employee who oversees and performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the inside and external buildings, ground, amenities, and common areas of the community meet standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality. A successful candidate will have experience in property maintenance and leadership to successfully care for our 119 senior living apartments.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
Experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance, or related trade required.
Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a maintenance/plant-related position.
Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators, etc., as well as various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.
Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be licensed in accordance with current applicable standards, codes, and labor laws.

Responsibilities

Assists and completes work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as routine upkeep on the community by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Oversees and completes the turnover process to prepare vacant senior living apartments for new move-ins.
Responsible for maintaining electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and related systems.
Maintain and repair furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Maintain unit and building HVAC systems; change filters as needed.
Monitor fire/safety/security equipment, and work with Executive Director to ensure safe and supportive environment.
Organize and record all fire, safety, and security inspections for compliance purposes.
Scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Develops standards for the cleanliness and overall appearance of the community’s grounds, amenities, building exteriors, make-ready unit interiors, breezeways, curbs, signage, sales office, central garbage areas, parking lots, and other buildings and common areas to ensure that they reflect and represent the high quality of the community standards.
Periodically inspects work performed by other service team members to assess effectiveness of policies and procedures and develop corrective action plans as needed.
Periodically inspects work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.
Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Maintenance Department.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs and activities.
Coordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dietary, Health Services, Activities, etc.).
Be prepared to handle emergencies as they come up (i.e., rescheduling maintenance work schedules, etc.).
Maintain a productive working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinate maintenance services to assure that services can be performed without interruption; solicit advice from inter- department supervisors concerning the operation of the maintenance department, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
Review and check competence of maintenance personnel and make necessary adjustments/corrections as required or that may become necessary.
Supervise safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly.
May drive PACS vehicle from community (only if required by community).
Other duties as assigned.
Participate in community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
Review and develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Executive Director.
Ensure that services performed by outside vendors are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders.
Ensure that maintenance personnel follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times.
Assume the responsibility for obtaining/maintaining material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals in the maintenance department.
Ensure that all maintenance personnel are trained to use labels and MSDSs to recognize hazards and to follow appropriate protective measures.
Ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the department are properly labeled and stored.
Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined for respective shift or area.
Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures.
Make weekly inspections of all maintenance functions to ensure that quality control measures are continually maintained.
Monitor maintenance procedures to ensure that supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
Promptly report equipment or community damage to the Executive Director.
Assist in preparing and planning the Maintenance Department’s budget for equipment, supplies, and labor and submitting to the Executive Director for review, recommendations, and approval.
Maintain current written records of department expenditures and ensure that adequate financial records and cost reports are submitted to the Executive Director upon request or as necessary.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information.