Director of Maintenance and Environmental Services

CareRite Centers, LLC; Mount Juliet (TN); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a Director of Maintenance and Environmental Services to lead the maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry operations in a skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on safe, clean environments and strong regulatory compliance to support residents and staff.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership in healthcare facilities, experience with life-safety standards, and the ability to manage preventive maintenance and safety programs while coordinating with

Qualificações

• Previous maintenance or environmental-services leadership experience is required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, hospital, or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, life-safety standards, and emergency procedures is expected.
• Familiarity with healthcare surveys and regulatory compliance is advantageous.
• Knowledge of housekeeping, laundry, sanitation, and infection-control practices is valuable.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Direct the daily operations of the Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Laundry departments.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
• Ensure resident rooms, common areas, offices, and grounds are clean, safe, and well maintained.
• Develop and manage preventive-maintenance programs for building systems and equipment.
• Coordinate routine repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.

Conhecimentos

Maintenance leadership

Healthcare setting

Life-safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Infection-control

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Director of Maintenance and Environmental Services

Skilled Nursing Facility
Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Director of Maintenance and Environmental Services (EVS) to oversee the maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, safety, and overall physical environment of our skilled nursing facility.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong knowledge of building operations, life-safety requirements, infection-control practices, and healthcare regulations. This position plays an essential role in maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Laundry departments




• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate departmental employees




• Ensure resident rooms, common areas, offices, and facility grounds are clean, safe, and well maintained




• Develop and manage preventive-maintenance programs for building systems and equipment




• Coordinate routine repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance




• Conduct regular facility inspections and promptly address identified concerns




• Maintain required documentation, inspection logs, maintenance records, and service reports




• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including life-safety, fire-safety, OSHA, infection-control, and environmental requirements




• Prepare the facility for regulatory surveys and assist with plans of correction when necessary




• Oversee fire drills, emergency-preparedness activities, generator testing, and other required safety procedures




• Manage outside vendors, contractors, service agreements, and repair projects




• Monitor departmental inventory and ensure adequate supplies, tools, and equipment are available




• Assist with departmental budgets, purchasing, and cost-control initiatives




• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance and environmental-service needs




• Collaborate with Administration, Nursing, Infection Prevention, and other departments




• Participate in facility committees, quality-assurance initiatives, and safety programs




• Maintain residents' privacy, dignity, comfort, and safety at all times




• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance or environmental-services leadership experience required




• Experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, hospital, or healthcare setting strongly preferred




• Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, life-safety standards, and emergency procedures




• Familiarity with healthcare surveys and regulatory compliance preferred




• Knowledge of housekeeping, laundry, sanitation, and infection-control practices




• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills




• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment




• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate electronic and written records




• Relevant licenses or certifications must be maintained where required by applicable law




• Ability to respond to occasional emergencies outside normal business hours




• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and working with maintenance equipment

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated facilities professional to lead an essential department and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our residents. We value teamwork, accountability, safety, and pride in maintaining a high-quality care environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.