Director of Maintenance & Environmental Services - Senior Living
About The Position
The Director of Maintenance & Environmental Services leads maintenance, safety, and security for the Luther Oaks senior living campus in Bloomington, Illinois. Luther Oaks, operated by Lutheran Life Communities, offers independent living cottages and apartments, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care. The Director helps ensure that residents’ homes and campus facilities are safe, comfortable, and well maintained. The role leads the Building Services and Security teams and oversees preventive maintenance, regulatory readiness, budgets, vendors, contractors, and building emergencies. The Director works with nursing, memory support, and independent living staff to coordinate repairs around residents’ daily lives. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with some evenings and weekends as needed for emergencies, surveys, or projects.
Requirements
- At least three years of supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare setting, such as skilled nursing, senior living, or a hospital, in a Director of Maintenance, Environmental Services, or comparable facilities management role.
- Working knowledge of the CMS Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).
- Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining a campus with several building types or levels of care.
- Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) or similar certification.
- Experience leading a department through a state or CMS survey.
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance, safety, and security across the campus, including cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing.
- Lead the Building Services and Security teams, including hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching.
- Manage the preventive maintenance program for building systems, equipment, and grounds.
- Keep skilled nursing survey-ready for the CMS Life Safety Code, including fire drills, inspections, and records.
- Manage the department budget, vendors, and outside contractors.
- Respond to building emergencies and organize after-hours coverage.
- Coordinate with nursing, memory support, and independent living staff so repairs fit around residents’ daily lives.
Benefits
- Daily Pay, with access to earned pay before payday.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- WellBeing mental health support and 24/7 chaplain counseling.
- 365 Program for new team member development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
