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
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