Brighter Living Maintenance Director

SHAMIN HOTELS MASTER•Hopewell, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Director is responsible for ensuring the assisted living facility is maintained in a safe, sanitary, and compliant condition in accordance with Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Assisted Living Facility Regulations, Virginia State Fire Marshal requirements, and applicable Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Life Safety Code standards (NFPA 101). This role is accountable for maintaining a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors, with a strong focus on life safety systems, emergency preparedness, infection control support, and regulatory compliance readiness.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade certification preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in healthcare, assisted living, or regulated environments.
Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Ability to interpret regulations, technical manuals, and safety standards.
Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to respond to emergencies and participate in on-call rotation.
Must pass background check and drug screening in accordance with Virginia ALF requirements.
Must maintain any required certifications or licenses.
Must be able to demonstrate compliance knowledge during state survey interviews.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
Experience with life safety systems, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees and performs routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance on all building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems to ensure continuous safe operation.
Ensures full compliance with Virginia ALF regulations (22VAC40-73), including maintaining a safe, hazard-free environment and addressing environmental risks promptly.
Maintains compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, including fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire doors, smoke barriers, and emergency egress pathways.
Conducts and documents routine environmental rounds and safety inspections in accordance with state survey expectations, identifying and correcting deficiencies in a timely manner.
Ensures all fire and life safety systems are inspected, tested, and maintained per required schedules, including coordination with licensed vendors and maintaining inspection documentation for survey review.
Maintains compliance with OSHA standards related to workplace safety, hazard communication, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe equipment use.
Supports infection prevention and control efforts by maintaining proper ventilation, sanitation standards, and timely repair of environmental issues that could impact resident health.
Develops, implements, and documents a comprehensive preventative maintenance program, including logs for HVAC, generators, kitchen equipment, and other critical systems.
Maintains and tests emergency power systems (generators) to ensure operational readiness in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Participates in and supports emergency preparedness planning, including fire drills, disaster drills, and emergency response procedures as required by Virginia regulations.
Ensures all environmental hazards are immediately addressed, including trip hazards, water leaks, temperature concerns, and unsafe equipment.
Maintains required documentation for state surveys, fire marshal inspections, and internal audits, ensuring records are accurate, current, and readily accessible.
Supervises maintenance staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management, ensuring team adherence to safety and compliance standards.
Coordinates with external contractors and vendors to ensure all work meets regulatory and safety requirements.
Supports capital projects, renovations, and facility upgrades in alignment with compliance standards.
Conduct Fire Drills As Required
Ensures ongoing compliance with: Virginia Assisted Living Facility Regulations (22VAC40-73) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Virginia State Fire Marshal requirements OSHA safety standards Local building and health codes
Maintains readiness for unannounced state inspections (surveys) by ensuring: Documentation is complete, organized, and up to date Life safety systems are fully operational Environmental conditions meet regulatory standards at all times
Immediately reports and corrects any condition that may pose a risk to resident health, safety, or welfare.
The Maintenance Director is expected to maintain the facility in a constant state of survey readiness. This includes ensuring all systems are operational, documentation is current, and any environmental or safety concerns are immediately addressed in accordance with regulatory standards.