Director of Maintenance

Director of Maintenance

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Trinity Grove - Wilmington, NC 28412 Start Date 09/14/2026

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Travel Percentage None

Description

Now Hiring: Maintenance Director

Trinity Grove | Lutheran Services Carolinas Wilmington, North Carolina

Pay Range: based on experience

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, with a rotating on-call schedule

Trinity Grove is seeking an experienced, dependable Maintenance Director to lead the daily maintenance of our senior living community. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for keeping the building, grounds, equipment, and life-safety systems safe, reliable, and well maintained. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and a commitment to serving residents and supporting teammates.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options effective 30 days after employment
• Paid time off beginning with the first payroll
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match

What You'll Do

• Lead daily maintenance operations for the facility, physical plant, building systems, and grounds to ensure a safe, reliable, and well-maintained environment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs for buildings, equipment, and life-safety systems.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate maintenance staff and security staff, if applicable; provide coverage and on-call support as needed.
• Manage the department budget, purchasing, labor, supplies, and service contracts while identifying opportunities to control costs and improve efficiency.
• Maintain and troubleshoot facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, utilities, alarm and pendant systems, and related equipment.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors, solicit bids, and maintain effective relationships with service providers and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain inventory and ensure the proper storage and handling of hazardous materials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements; lead safety checks, fire and disaster drills, documentation, and corrective action follow-up after inspections.
• Respond to resident and staff work orders and collaborate with leadership and other departments to support resident services.
• Support seasonal and special projects, including snow and ice removal and transportation assistance during inclement weather, as assigned by leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading maintenance operations in healthcare, senior living, or similar facility is preferred.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, utilities, alarm systems, and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of life-safety requirements, inspections, emergency preparedness, and applicable regulations.
• Strong leadership, organization, budgeting, communication, and vendor-management skills.
• Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to facility emergencies.

Join the Trinity Grove Team

If you are a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in creating a safe, comfortable environment for residents and teammates, we invite you to apply.

Join Trinity Grove and make a meaningful difference as part of Lutheran Services Carolinas.