Maintenance Director

Harmony Senior Services•Laurel, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director maintains and repairs the community’s physical structures, utility systems, equipment, and grounds. The role includes installing, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; supervising support staff and contractors as applicable; and overseeing housekeeping and the maintenance assistant. The director maintains preventive maintenance programs, monitors and logs equipment readings, handles emergency breakdowns, supports safe operating and fire-prevention practices, and keeps the community’s facilities and furnishings in good condition. The position also oversees grounds upkeep and pest control, manages work orders and supply purchases within budget, and prepares rooms or suites for leasing. The role requires physical work, including lifting and carrying heavy materials and equipment, standing, walking, and climbing stairs and ladders. The employee must be able to tolerate extreme heat, cold, wet, humid, or noisy conditions and be available on call 24 hours a day in case of emergency. A neat appearance and approved uniform are required during working hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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.
Organized and able 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.
Ability to be available and on call 24 hours a day in case of emergency.
Wear an approved uniform and maintain a neat, clean appearance during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair community structures, utility systems, mechanical equipment, and grounds.
Install, service, and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other mechanical equipment.
Supervise support staff and contractors as applicable, and oversee housekeeping and the maintenance assistant.
Maintain the preventive maintenance program for community equipment.
Check, read, and log gauges and thermometers on boilers, coolers, and freezers 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 equipment and machinery breakdowns to determine causes and prevent recurrence through preventive maintenance.
Repair emergency breakdowns as quickly as possible.
Maintain an efficiency program 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 needed to prepare rooms and suites for leasing.
Keep community furniture in good condition.
Maintain current working knowledge of building and equipment operation codes and regulations.
Requisition and pick up supplies as needed, and make purchases within budgetary constraints.
Keep expenditures within budgetary limits.
Oversee the pest control program.
Maintain a work-order log through TELS and check it daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.