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Harmony Senior Services

Maintenance Director - Full Time - Asheville, NC

Harmony Senior Services, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814

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Overview 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 van drivers.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position, the department and their interactions with residents

Possess the ability to perform minor repairs to machines, equipment, etc.

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

Attends required staff meetings and in-services, including safety committee meeting

Consults with Regional Maintenance Director as needed

Develops and maintains a list of approved vendors for times when contracted repair services are required

Maintains a work-order log through TELS-checked daily

Performs other duties as assigned

Residents

Handles special requests by residents for maintenance assistance

Maintains maintenance records for each suite and common area in the community

Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information

Staff

Maintains good working relations with other staff members

May supervise and conduct training sessions for other staff members as required

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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