Director of Maintenance & Environmental Services
Job Description
Position Summary
The Director of Maintenance & Environmental Services is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry operations to ensure a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS, PA Department of Health, Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), and other relevant environmental and building codes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Maintenance & Life Safety
- Oversee daily operation, repair, and preventive maintenance of the facility’s physical plant, equipment, and systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, emergency power).
- Maintain compliance with Life Safety Code, OSHA, and PA DOH regulations for LTC facilities.
- Conduct regular facility rounds to identify hazards, needed repairs, and safety risks.
- Manage and update the facility’s preventative maintenance program and documentation.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire suppression systems, smoke detectors, fire doors, generators, and emergency lighting.
- Ensure safe and timely snow removal, landscaping, and grounds maintenance.
Environmental Services (Housekeeping & Laundry)
- Provide leadership and oversight to housekeeping and laundry team members.
- Ensure resident rooms and common areas meet sanitation and infection control standards.
- Collaborate with Infection Preventionist to ensure compliance with cleaning protocols and linen handling requirements.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
- Prepare for and participate in surveys, inspections, and audits.
- Maintain required records, logs, and maintenance documentation per CMS and PA DOH guidelines.
- Ensure hazardous materials and chemicals are stored, labeled, and managed according to OSHA and EPA standards.
Leadership & Staff Management
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry personnel.
- Provide ongoing staff development in safety, emergency procedures, and facility policies.
- Maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, vendors, and staff.
Budgeting & Purchasing
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, including capital expenditures.
- Obtain bids, recommend contractors, and oversee contracted maintenance services.
- Monitor inventory and purchase supplies, tools, and equipment responsibly.
Emergency Preparedness
- Serve as key member of the facility’s Emergency Preparedness Committee.
- Oversee emergency response systems and ensure staff readiness for fire, severe weather, utility failure, or other emergencies.
- Ensure generators and emergency power systems are maintained and tested per regulations.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3–5 years of maintenance experience in healthcare, LTC, or related field.
- Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building systems.
- Strong understanding of CMS, PA DOH, OSHA, Life Safety Code, and infection control standards.
- Supervisory/management experience.
Preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field.
- Certified Director of Maintenance (CDM) or facility management certification.
- Experience working in a skilled nursing/long-term care facility in Pennsylvania.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders, and working in various indoor/outdoor conditions.
- Ability to respond to after‑hours emergencies as needed.
Work Schedule
Full-time, typically Monday–Friday, with on-call responsibilities for emergencies or urgent facility needs.
Reports To
Chief Executive Officer