Maintenance Director

Ensign Services • Ottawa, KS

15d • $50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Director oversees maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry departments within a continuing care retirement community. The role ensures a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and staff by supervising personnel, managing daily operations, complying with applicable regulations, and promoting safety, cleanliness, and quality resident care. The position supports facility systems and services that promote residents’ health, comfort, and dignity.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional work as needed for facility needs and participation in a team call rotation for maintenance needs. Extensive orientation and training will be provided by the current plant director and a resource team in preparation for the director’s retirement. The position offers a supportive, welcoming environment with longevity in the IDT department. Salary is $50,000–$75,000, depending on experience. Benefits are available, with eligibility for some benefits dependent on full-time employment status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control practices, and facility maintenance principles.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as additional hours as needed according to facility needs, including team call rotation for maintenance needs.

Nice To Haves

• Technical, maintenance, or environmental services training.
• Previous supervisory experience in healthcare, long-term care, hospitality, maintenance, housekeeping, or laundry operations.
• Strong knowledge of life safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry staff.
• Ensure the facility is clean, sanitary, safe, and in good repair.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for building systems, equipment, grounds, and resident areas.
• Manage laundry operations to ensure timely processing and distribution of resident linens and personal clothing.
• Conduct routine facility inspections to identify maintenance, safety, and cleanliness concerns and ensure timely corrective action.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, infection control, life safety, emergency preparedness, and long-term care regulations.
• Monitor departmental budgets, inventory, supplies, and vendor services.
• Provide staff training, coaching, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Participate in emergency response activities, disaster preparedness, and facility safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with department managers to support resident satisfaction and quality care outcomes.

Benefits

• Benefits are available; eligibility for some benefits depends on full-time employment status.
• Extensive orientation and training provided by the current plant director and resource team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED