Director Of Maintenance Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of successful management experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, assisted living, or senior living.
• Working knowledge of building and equipment maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel 60% to 80% within the region.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well with residents, families, staff, and outside professionals.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage responsibilities across multiple sites.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond on call to after-hours emergencies.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, stoop, crouch, reach, climb ladders, and crawl in confined spaces.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp and handle tools and operate equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move items over 100 pounds with assistance or equipment.
• Ability to talk and hear, use close and distance vision, and regularly drive between communities.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of maintenance or facilities leadership, including multi-site or regional responsibility.
• Experience with CMS Life Safety Code surveys and CDPHE inspections in Colorado.
• Experience managing renovation or capital improvement projects.
• Certifications such as Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Director of Plant Operations, EPA Section 608, Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or OSHA 10/30.
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), such as TELS, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and hold accountable community Directors of Maintenance and Environmental Services.
• Partner with Executive Directors and the Regional Director of Operations to recruit, interview, and select maintenance leaders.
• Onboard, train, and develop Maintenance Directors in building systems, compliance, work order management, and department standards.
• Serve as Interim Maintenance Director during vacancies or extended leaves.
• Model quality workmanship and professional appearance as a hands-on leader.
• Maintain physical plants in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS, Life Safety Code, NFPA, CDPHE, OSHA, and ADA requirements.
• Ensure required fire, disaster, and emergency drills are completed and documented on schedule.
• Prepare communities for state surveys, fire marshal inspections, and Life Safety Code surveys, and lead corrective action plans for cited deficiencies.
• Maintain organized, survey-ready logs, inspection records, and vendor documentation for regulated systems.
• Set and audit preventive maintenance programs at each community.
• Oversee the condition and performance of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, water heaters, generators, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, nurse call, and door security systems.
• Monitor work order completion and ensure daily assignments and resident requests are completed promptly.
• Ensure floors, grounds, common areas, courtyards, and resident rooms meet company standards; review quality control sheets, inspect work, and correct deficiencies.
• Reassign staff and resources as needed during emergencies.
• Plan and manage renovation, repair, and capital improvement projects from scope through completion.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, and budgets; obtain and compare bids; and recommend contractors.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and inspectors while minimizing disruption to residents and operations.
• Track project progress, costs, and quality, and report status to the Regional Director of Operations.
• Review maintenance budgets, spend downs, and expense reports monthly for every community and address variances.
• Order and account for maintenance supplies, parts, and equipment under the direction of the Regional Director of Operations.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships and service agreements, and verify that work is completed as contracted.
• Oversee community Safety Committees and review meeting minutes monthly to confirm the safety calendar is followed.
• Promote safe work practices, proper equipment operation and care, and safe chemical handling.
• Support emergency preparedness plans and respond to after-hours emergencies such as utility failures, flooding, or equipment outages.
• Participate in quality assurance and attend scheduled QA meetings.
• Help develop, review, and update maintenance policies and procedures, and interpret them for staff and other departments.
• Prepare and submit required reports to the Regional Director of Operations.
• Serve on committees as required by regulation or requested by the Regional Director of Operations.
• Attend required in-service meetings and pursue continuing education to stay current on codes and best practices.
• Perform other assigned duties; specific duties may be adjusted by the Regional Director of Operations to meet community needs.
• Travel regularly between communities within the assigned region.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, stoop, crouch, reach, climb ladders, and crawl in confined spaces; handle tools and operate equipment; lift, carry, push, and pull items; and drive between communities.