Director of Maintenance

Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and hands-on Director of Maintenance / Environmental Services to oversee the maintenance, safety, and physical operations of our 183 bed skilled nursing facility.

We are looking for a working director who leads by example -someone who is equally comfortable managing a department, overseeing regulatory compliance, and personally performing maintenance repairs when necessary.

The ideal candidate must have previous leadership experience in maintenance and/or environmental services within a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting , along with a thorough understanding of New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulations, inspection requirements, and survey expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance & Daily Operations

• Oversee all daily maintenance operations, ensuring the facility remains safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained.
• Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance as needed.
• Maintain and oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, mechanical systems, and general building repairs.
• Conduct routine facility rounds to proactively identify and correct maintenance and safety concerns.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, building systems, and resident areas.
• Respond promptly to work orders, emergencies, and resident or staff maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate outside contractors, vendors, inspections, and facility improvement projects.

Regulatory Compliance & DOH Readiness

• Ensure compliance with all applicable New York State DOH, CMS, Life Safety Code, OSHA, and fire safety requirements.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of nursing home regulatory standards, including physical plant requirements, environmental safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Conduct and document required facility inspections, preventative maintenance checks, testing, and safety rounds.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date maintenance records, inspection logs, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure continuous readiness for DOH surveys, fire inspections, and other regulatory visits.
• Participate in inspections and surveys, address identified deficiencies, and implement corrective action plans.
• Oversee fire safety systems, emergency generators, emergency lighting, and other critical building systems in coordination with qualified vendors.
• Maintain compliance with applicable requirements for water management, temperature monitoring, and infection prevention.

Department Leadership & Environmental Services

• Supervise, train, and provide direction to maintenance and environmental services personnel.
• Establish clear expectations for cleanliness, safety, accountability, and timely completion of assignments.
• Work collaboratively with Nursing, Administration, Housekeeping, Infection Prevention, and other departments.
• Oversee facility appearance and upkeep, ensuring resident rooms, common areas, and workspaces are maintained to high standards.
• Manage department supplies, equipment, inventory, and maintenance-related expenditures.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Director of Maintenance, Director of Plant Operations, or Director of Environmental Services in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is REQUIRED.
• Strong working knowledge of New York State DOH regulations, nursing home survey requirements, Life Safety Code standards, and required facility inspections is REQUIRED.
• Proven ability to independently perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Strong understanding of building systems, preventative maintenance programs, and emergency preparedness.
• Experience supervising maintenance and/or environmental services staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate regulatory documentation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, respond to emergencies, and work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Availability to respond to urgent facility maintenance issues outside regular business hours when necessary.

What We're Looking For

This is not a desk-only management position. We are seeking a dependable, proactive leader who takes ownership of the facility and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for our residents, and understand the importance of keeping a skilled nursing facility survey-ready at all times-not just when an inspection is approaching.

Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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