Maintenance Director

Seeking a Maintenance Director who is a well-rounded tradesperson and would like the opportunity to direct and perform repairs, preventative maintenance and other functions at Cooper River Villages—Independent Living! Working independently and skillfully, the Maintenance Director will oversee the senior living community comprised of 120 apartments.

A successful candidate will have property maintenance experience in painting, mechanical, electrical and plumbing.

Flexibility to provide on-call services after hours.

Experience in managing a budget and vendor contracts required.

Serves as a member of the Executive Director's leadership team.

The Maintenance Director can expect a salary of $28.00-32.00 per hour, plus full-time benefits with PACS.

Essential Duties

The primary purpose is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our senior living community, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, to assure it is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.


* Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Maintenance Department.


* Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed as outlined.

Develop and maintain written maintenance policies and procedures.


* Coordinate maintenance services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Dining, Activities, etc.).


* Assist in preparing and planning the Maintenance Department's budget for equipment, supplies, and labor, and submit to the Executive Director for review, recommendations, and approval.


* Maintain current written records of department expenditures and assure that adequate financial records and cost reports are submitted to the Administrator upon request or as necessary.


* Make weekly inspections of all maintenance functions to ensure that quality control measures are continually maintained.


* Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.


* Participate in community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.


* Review and develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Executive Director.


* Hold outside vendors accountable for services performed that they are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders.


* Solicit advice from inter-department supervisors concerning the operation of the maintenance department, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or improve services.


* Make daily rounds to assure that housekeeping personnel are performing required duties and that appropriate maintenance procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the community.


* Maintain a productive working relationshi...