Maintenance Director

301 Clearfield Avenue, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

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

Salary Range: $60,000 annually - $61,800 annually

Why Harmony?

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

Training, Development & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling