Director of Plant Operations & Maintenance
About The Position
Troy Center is hiring a full-time Director of Environmental Services in Troy, New York. The role leads the day-to-day operations of the Environmental Services and Maintenance Department to keep the facility clean, safe, and fully operational. The Director establishes cleaning and maintenance procedures that meet company policies, OSHA guidelines, and industry standards; schedules staff and assigns daily work, including preventive maintenance tasks and work orders; and recruits, trains, mentors, and evaluates team members. The position includes routine inspections of the facility and its HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/sprinkler systems; troubleshooting and completing repairs within the role’s scope; coordinating outside contractors for specialized or licensed work; and maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies, maintenance parts, and equipment. The Director works with department leaders to support facility operations and stays current with environmental services, maintenance, and life-safety best practices and regulatory requirements. Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is an 80-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in South Troy. The facility describes itself as a welcoming, well-maintained environment focused on residents’ quality of life, dignity, and independence. Troy Center is a member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
Requirements
- Previous supervisory or management experience in Environmental Services, Housekeeping, Maintenance, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/sprinkler systems, with hands-on troubleshooting and basic repair experience.
- Strong understanding of commercial cleaning methods, OSHA regulations, infection control, and safety practices, including lockout/tagout.
- Experience with hard floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and floor maintenance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a healthcare, rehabilitation, hospital, or long-term care setting is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Environmental Services and Maintenance Department.
- Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance procedures that comply with company policies, OSHA guidelines, and industry standards.
- Create staff schedules and assign daily work, including preventive maintenance tasks and work orders.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate Environmental Services and maintenance team members.
- Inspect the facility and its HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/sprinkler systems to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
- Troubleshoot and complete building-system repairs within scope, and coordinate outside contractors for specialized or licensed work.
- Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies, maintenance parts, and equipment, and place orders as needed.
- Work with department leaders to support facility operations.
- Stay current with best practices and regulatory requirements for environmental services, maintenance, and life safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
