Director of Maintenance

Fountain Care at Sunset Hills; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

PTO

Job summary

Fountain Care at Sunset Hills is seeking a proactive Director of Maintenance to oversee the physical plant of a skilled nursing facility. This hands-on role blends high-level facility management with direct repairs in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, ensuring resident and staff safety.

You will lead preventative maintenance, safety programs, regulatory compliance, and vendor management to maintain a compliant, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency in basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and CMS regulations preferred.
• Experience managing a small team or directing external vendors.
• Strong communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies when needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage preventive maintenance for all equipment including life safety systems.
• Perform first-fix repairs in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Life Safety Codes, OSHA, and health regulations; document surveys.
• Oversee external contractors for HVAC, elevator, roofing; manage maintenance budget.
• Lead safety committee and run emergency drills.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Healthcare Experience

Leadership

Communication

Facility Emergencies

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Director of Maintenance to oversee the physical plant of our skilled nursing facility. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. This role is "hands-on," requiring a mix of high-level facility management and direct repair work in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Implement and manage a rigorous schedule for all equipment, including life safety systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, generators).

• General Repairs: Perform "first-fix" repairs on plumbing (clogs, leaks, fixtures), electrical (switches, ballasts, outlets), and carpentry (drywall, painting, furniture).

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the facility meets all Life Safety Codes, OSHA standards, and Department of Health regulations. Maintain accurate documentation for state surveys.

• Vendor Management: Oversee external contractors for specialized work (HVAC, elevator, roofing) and manage the maintenance budget.

• Safety Leadership: Lead the safety committee and manage emergency preparedness drills.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Proven experience in basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.

• Healthcare Experience: Knowledge of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and CMS regulations is highly preferred.

• Leadership: Experience managing a small team or directing outside vendors.

• Communication: Ability to interact warmly and respectfully with elderly residents and their families.

• Facility Emergencies: Although not common these do hapen and candidate needs to be available to manage.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable working on ladders and in tight mechanical spaces.

Competitive Benefits and PTO