Maintenance Director

Harmony Senior Services•Chesapeake, VA

12d•$61,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director maintains and repairs the community’s physical structures, utility systems, mechanical equipment, and grounds. Equipment may include electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The Director supervises support staff and contractors as applicable and oversees housekeeping and the maintenance assistant. The role includes maintaining preventive maintenance and pest control programs, monitoring and logging equipment gauges and temperatures, maintaining drains and mechanical areas, and overseeing grounds, refuse pickup, and exterior appearance. The Director investigates equipment failures, completes emergency repairs promptly, and develops efficiency practices to reduce waste and operating expenses. Additional responsibilities include maintaining fire-prevention and safe-operating practices, preparing rooms or suites for leasing, maintaining community furniture, keeping current with building and equipment codes and regulations, ordering supplies within budget, and maintaining a daily-checked work-order log through TELS. The position requires availability for 24-hour on-call emergency coverage, physical capacity for maintenance work, and a neat, clean appearance in an approved uniform during working hours. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and air-conditioning/HVAC equipment.
Two years of 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.
Organization skills and willingness to work well with residents, visitors, staff, and the management team.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry heavy materials and equipment.
Ability to tolerate extreme heat, cold, wet, humid, or noisy conditions.
Good physical and mental condition and ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs and ladders.
Certification in AC/Freon recovery, etc.
Availability for 24-hour on-call emergency coverage.
Must wear an approved uniform and maintain a neat, clean appearance during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Previous maintenance experience in a large physical plant.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the community’s physical structures, utility systems, mechanical equipment, and grounds.
Supervise support staff and contractors as applicable, and oversee housekeeping and the maintenance assistant.
Maintain the preventive maintenance program for all community equipment.
Check, read, and log gauges and thermometers, including boiler water gauges and cooler and freezer thermometers, daily.
Maintain drains, access areas, grease traps, garbage cans, the cooling tower, and mechanical rooms.
Oversee grounds maintenance, refuse pickup, and the appearance of outside areas.
Investigate mechanical breakdowns and equipment failures, determine their causes, and incorporate preventive measures into the maintenance program.
Repair emergency breakdowns in the shortest possible time.
Initiate and maintain efficiency practices intended to eliminate waste and reduce operating expenses.
Maintain safe operating and fire-prevention practices, including conducting a monthly fire drill.
Replace light bulbs throughout the community.
Paint, plaster, and perform other work necessary to prepare rooms or suites for leasing.
Maintain community furniture in good condition.
Keep current with building and equipment operation codes and regulations.
Requisition and pick up supplies as needed, make purchases within budgetary constraints, and maintain expenditures within budget limits.
Oversee the pest control program.
Maintain a work-order log through TELS and check it daily.
Be available and on call 24 hours a day in case of emergency.
Perform other duties as assigned.