Director of Building Services

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Building Services

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center | Fairport, NY

Salary: $65,000–$75,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | 37.5 Hours per Week
On-Call: Required, including evenings, weekends, and emergencies

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Building Services to oversee building maintenance, facility operations, and Environmental Services within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

This leadership position is responsible for maintaining the safety, functionality, appearance, and overall condition of our building, grounds, equipment, and mechanical systems while overseeing Environmental Services operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in building maintenance and facilities management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and safety standards.

The Director will work closely with facility leadership, department managers, staff, and outside contractors to maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for our Residents, employees, and visitors.

• Oversee all building maintenance activities, facility repairs, and general maintenance operations.

• Manage the operation, inspection, and maintenance of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and other mechanical and safety systems.

• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive and routine maintenance programs.

• Ensure maintenance requests, work orders, inspections, and repairs are completed promptly and properly documented.

• Conduct routine facility inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.

• Oversee groundskeeping, building security, key control, and overall facility safety.

• Coordinate outside contractors, vendors, equipment servicing, and facility renovation or improvement projects.

• Maintain adequate supplies, tools, equipment, and maintenance inventory.

• Provide leadership and oversight of Environmental Services operations, including coordination with department managers and maintenance personnel.

• Ensure the facility meets established cleanliness, sanitation, infection prevention, and safety standards.

• Collaborate with Environmental Services leadership to address operational concerns, staffing needs, inspections, and performance expectations.

• Support compliance with infection control practices, Resident rights, confidentiality requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate departmental staff while promoting accountability, teamwork, and professional development.

• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, employee performance, and personnel matters in collaboration with Human Resources and facility leadership.

• Maintain required maintenance logs, inspection records, safety documentation, policies, and regulatory reports.

• Monitor departmental purchasing, inventory, payroll coordination, operating expenses, and capital improvement needs.

• Investigate incidents and complete required safety, quality improvement, and infection control reports.

• Participate in facility leadership meetings, safety committees, and operational improvement initiatives.

• Communicate effectively with Residents, families, employees, vendors, and contractors.

• Participate in a required on-call rotation and respond to facility maintenance emergencies, urgent building system issues, and after-hours operational needs.

• Remain available outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, to coordinate timely repairs and help maintain facility safety and operations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Administrator.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or relevant technical training preferred.

• Three to five years of experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a related field preferred.

• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, painting, general repairs, fire safety, and security.

• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs and coordinating facility repairs and projects.

• Knowledge of healthcare facility safety, infection prevention, and applicable regulatory requirements preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects, and respond effectively to urgent maintenance issues.

• Computer proficiency, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and maintenance or recordkeeping systems.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold Resident rights and organizational policies.

• Ability and willingness to respond to on-call requests and coordinate or address urgent maintenance issues outside regular working hours.

• Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

• Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

• Shift: Primarily day shift.

• On-call responsibilities: Required, including after-hours calls, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency maintenance situations as needed.

• Weekend availability required.

Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Company-paid life insurance and supplemental life insurance options

• Voluntary benefit programs

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday time

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Direct deposit

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A supportive team environment

This position involves both indoor and outdoor work and requires regular walking, standing, bending, reaching, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting or moving equipment and materials. Occasional lifting of 51 pounds or more may be required.

The role may involve exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, fire, and infectious hazards. Employees must follow applicable safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

The Director must maintain confidentiality, protect Resident rights, follow applicable regulations and facility policies, and promote a safe, respectful, and Resident-centered environment.

At Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center, the condition and safety of our facility play an important role in the quality of care we provide. We are looking for a dependable, organized, and proactive leader who takes pride in maintaining a well-run facility and supporting the teams responsible for its daily operations.

If you have a strong background in building maintenance and the leadership skills to oversee facility operations and Environmental Services, we encourage you to apply today!