Director of Facility Maintenance & Safety

Topaz Fiscal Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services in Atlanta, GA seeks a Maintenance Director to oversee all physical aspects of a skilled nursing facility. You will supervise maintenance staff, manage preventive maintenance, and coordinate contractors to keep electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems running smoothly.

The role requires strong knowledge of AHCA, OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA regulations, and a track record in facilities management within long-term care.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory positions in maintenance in the Skilled Nursing sector.
• Thorough understanding of AHCA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and EPA regulations as they pertain to facility operation.
• Experience using TELS and preventive maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Ability to identify issues and determine repairs and maintenance schedules for building systems.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates compliance with local, state and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes.
• Coordinates engineering contractors and vendors, making sure insurance and licenses are current.
• Conducts regular inspections of life safety systems, including fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
• Oversees necessary repairs and maintenance in rooms and common areas including refurbishment for move-ins.
• Ensures the outside of the property is maintained, including landscaping, snow removal, and garbage/trash removal.
• Maintains inventory control for all general supplies, parts and equipment for necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains all required engineering files.
• Assesses plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem.
• Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and take necessary precautions.
• Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed.
• Creates, schedules, implements, and manages a preventive maintenance program for production machinery and equipment.
• Directs the maintenance and operations of various facility systems to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Procures materials, supplies, and repair parts to maintain inventory as required.
• Develops maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Assists with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects.
• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing & selection of maintenance personnel.
• Hires and trains housekeeping, janitors, laundry and maintenance staff.
• Maintains department schedule to ensure adequate staffing.
• Responsible for yearly written evaluations of all department employees.
• Ensures that housekeepers dust halls, offices, resident rooms, recreation rooms, lounges, etc.
• Ensures that housekeepers wash walls, windows, window frames, tiles, door frames, and other high areas.
• Ensures that toilet supply containers, soap and paper towel dispensers are filled.
• Ensures that bowls, sinks, walls, exposed pipes, etc. are cleaned.
• Ensures that housekeeping storage closets are always in good order and locked.
• Moves furniture, equipment, housekeeping supplies, etc. as needed.
• Ensures that proper laundry procedures are performed and that an adequate supply of clean linen is always on hand.
• Ensure that staff is providing a safe environment for The Facility and its Residents.
• other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory skills

Building systems

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

TELS

Budgeting support

Education

Nursing facility maintenance experience

Tools

TELS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Topaz Fiscal Services in Atlanta, GA seeks a Maintenance Director to oversee all physical aspects of a skilled nursing facility. You will supervise maintenance staff, manage preventive maintenance, and coordinate contractors to keep electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems running smoothly.

The role requires strong knowledge of AHCA, OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA regulations, and a track record in facilities management within long-term care.