SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, scheduling, supervising, directing staff and activities tasked with the construction, modification, maintenance and repair of club homes, common areas, facilities and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions as defined are ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents within this classification. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, schedules, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; prepares and manages assigned budget.
• Oversees the selection, training, professional development and discipline of staff.
• Ensures that club homes, common areas, offices, beach club and clubhouse facilities are checked regularly for repairs and refurbishing.
• Schedules preventative maintenance work on major mechanical, fire and safety, landscaping, pool equipment, exterior building maintenance, appliance, systems and more.
• Reports to General Manager and notify areas needing attention and major repairs.
• Ensures that pool and spa maintenance registers are completed daily and in accordance with South Carolina DHEC statutory regulations.
• Serves as Safety Officer and ensures that maintenance, fire and evacuation equipment is up to date and property is environmentally safe; inspects and maintain safety logs for entire property; ensures staff follows safety procedures and practices.
• Coordinates activities with other departments and ensures effective communications through attendance at meetings and communication at regularly held staff meetings.
• Performs skilled craft work as required.
• Prepares, issues, prioritizes and tracks facility and equipment maintenance and repair work orders; maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Inspects and performs preventative maintenance thoroughly all arrival residences to ensure the homes are in great condition.
• Prepares a variety of written correspondence and periodic and special reports regarding work performed.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and/or skill required.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma/GED, supplemented by technical or college course work training in a trade; AND four (4) years of journey-level experience in facilities, plant construction, plant operations, or maintenance and repair, one (1) year of which was in a supervisory role; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in facilities construction, maintenance and repair.
• Operation, adjustment, preventive maintenance and minor repair of power tools and equipment related to the work.
• Fire and Life Safety systems to include fire panels, wet and dry sprinkler systems and Simplex-Grinnell systems.
• Pool and spa operation and maintenance.
• Major mechanical equipment and operation as well as mechanical concepts and principals.
• Creating and managing departmental budgets.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work.
• Job estimation and planning principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Policies and procedures of the department.
• Principles and practices of budgeting and accounting
• Computer software applications including Opera PMS and Microsoft Office Suite. Policies and procedures of the department.
• Office administrative practices and procedures.
• Proper business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Maintenance and operation of spas.
• Performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair of a variety of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and other facility operating systems.
• Operation of Fire and Life Safety systems.
• Performing budgeting and accounting functions for assigned operations.
• Safely operating, adjusting and performing preventive maintenance and minor repair to power tools and equipment related to the work.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Compiling and summarizing information and preparing activity reports.
• Estimating necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a construction and maintenance setting; agility to use typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Work is subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust and noxious odors.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Onsite

3000 Southern Pines Lane

Kiawah Island, SC 29455

Our Company:

Timbers Company is a developer and operator of exceptional boutique hotels, residence clubs and resort communities located in some of the most sought-after destinations in the world. We are passionate about creating remarkable experiences with world-class hospitality while exposing our Owners and guests to the humble authenticity of every location that we call home.

Our Property:

At Timbers Kiawah, you are not just near the beach. You’re at the beach. Our staff guide guests to enjoy the destination, rich in natural landscapes and stunning barrier island beauty while preserving the environment we are fortunate to reside in. Our team members reflect the highest level of Lowcountry hospitality with anticipatory service in an unparalleled setting.

Our Core Values:

We are in the business of creating an authentic sense of place for families to return to time and time again while committing ourselves to creating memorable and fun experiencers through passionate, attentive service. This mantra is reflected in everything we do and every interaction we have whether it be in hospitality operations management, asset management, development, or sales & marketing. Our values define who we are.

• Be Authentic
• Practice Humility
• Cultivate Teamwork
• Value Time
• Be Trustworthy

This job description is not all inclusive. Timbers Kiawah reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

Our company (“Company”) fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a drug- free workplace.