Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Elevate Care Waukegan; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Elevate Care in Illinois is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead our facilities team and safeguard HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general systems critical to patient care.

You will develop preventative maintenance programs, manage budgets and vendors, supervise staff, ensure safety and healthcare compliance, and drive continuous facility improvements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities or maintenance in a healthcare or senior care setting.
• Strong HVAC knowledge and technical expertise in building systems.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills with a focus on teamwork and accountability.
• Experience with budgeting, planning, and project management.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and preventative maintenance excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Department: oversee all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general repairs).
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs for HVAC and facilities.
• Budget & resource management: balance cost control with quality results.
• Train, mentor, and guide maintenance staff toward success.
• Ensure safety & compliance with codes and healthcare regulations.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for specialized projects and repairs.

Skills

Facilities/maintenance management

HVAC knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting & project management

Safety & compliance

Job description

Elevate Care in Illinois is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead our facilities team and safeguard HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general systems critical to patient care.

You will develop preventative maintenance programs, manage budgets and vendors, supervise staff, ensure safety and healthcare compliance, and drive continuous facility improvements in a collaborative environment.