Director of Maintenance and Housekeeping

Palm Gardens Adult Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time leadership position

Benefits package

Supportive management team

Ownership of two critical departments

Job summary

Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in New York is seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance & Housekeeping to lead our Maintenance and Housekeeping departments. You will drive a hands-on approach to keep the facility clean, safe, and survey-ready, aligning operations with healthcare regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate brings leadership in a skilled nursing environment, a focus on Life Safety and DOH surveys, and a collaborative style to partner with administration and the

Qualifications

• Experience leading Maintenance and Housekeeping in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of Life Safety, DOH surveys, and facility regulations.
• Hands-on, proactive leader with ability to run two departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Maintenance and Housekeeping operations
• Lead, schedule, and supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff
• Ensure the facility remains clean, safe, and survey-ready at all times
• Manage preventive maintenance programs, repairs, inspections, and work orders
• Conduct routine building inspections and address issues promptly
• Maintain required maintenance and Life Safety documentation
• Ensure compliance with NYSDOH, CMS, Life Safety, OSHA, and fire safety requirements
• Oversee outside vendors, contractors, and facility projects
• Manage departmental supplies and inventory
• Work closely with the Administrator and leadership team on facility needs
• Respond to urgent maintenance and building issues as needed

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Healthcare facility operations

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Education

Experience in healthcare facilities leadership role

Job description

Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance & Housekeeping to lead our Maintenance and Housekeeping departments.

We are looking for a strong, hands-on leader who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, well-maintained, and survey-ready facility. The ideal candidate has experience in a skilled nursing or healthcare environment and understands the importance of both regulatory compliance and day-to-day building operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Maintenance and Housekeeping operations
• Lead, schedule, and supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff
• Ensure the facility remains clean, safe, and survey-ready at all times
• Manage preventive maintenance programs, repairs, inspections, and work orders
• Conduct routine building inspections and address issues promptly
• Maintain required maintenance and Life Safety documentation
• Ensure compliance with NYSDOH, CMS, Life Safety, OSHA, and fire safety requirements
• Oversee outside vendors, contractors, and facility projects
• Manage departmental supplies and inventory
• Work closely with the Administrator and leadership team on facility needs
• Respond to urgent maintenance and building issues as needed

Qualifications

• Previous Maintenance Director, Director of Environmental Services, or similar leadership experience
• Skilled nursing/long-term care experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Life Safety, DOH surveys, preventive maintenance, and healthcare facility requirements
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Hands-on and proactive approach to facility operations
• Ability to manage both Maintenance and Housekeeping teams effectively

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time leadership position
• Benefits package
• Supportive management team
• Opportunity to take ownership of two critical departments within the facility

If you are an experienced healthcare facilities leader who takes pride in running a clean, safe, organized, and survey-ready building, we would like to hear from you.

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