Director of Maintenance & Life Safety – SNF Leader

Rancho Seco Care Center; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Seco Care Center is seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance to lead the maintenance, Life Safety, and physical plant operations of a Skilled Nursing Facility. The role focuses on keeping the environment safe, compliant, and well-maintained for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has prior SNF or long-term care experience and strong knowledge of Life Safety Code, fire safety, emergency preparedness, and survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance leadership in a Skilled Nursing Facility or long-term care setting.
• Strong knowledge of Life Safety Code, NFPA, fire safety and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with CMS/CDPH surveys and survey readiness.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and inspection/testing schedules.
• Ability to understand regulatory requirements and maintain organized documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and physical plant operations.
• Maintain facility in compliance with CMS, CDPH, NFPA, OSHA and Life Safety Code.
• Maintain survey readiness and promptly address deficiencies.
• Manage Life Safety documentation, inspection records, testing logs, and PM records.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire and life-safety systems (alarm, sprinklers, extinguishers, lighting, generators).
• Support Emergency Preparedness Program, plans, drills and testing.
• Conduct routine facility rounds to identify maintenance, safety, environmental and regulatory concerns.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and ensure timely repairs.
• Coordinate and oversee outside vendors, contractors, inspections, permits and repairs.
• Perform in-house repairs when possible to reduce vendor costs.
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, doors, equipment, and building systems.
• Participate in facility surveys and work with surveyors on requirements.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for deficiencies.
• Collaborate with Administrator, nursing leadership and other depts to maintain safety and compliance.
• Participate in QAPI, Safety Committee and Emergency Preparedness meetings.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues and facility emergencies as needed.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Life Safety Code knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Survey readiness

Vendor management

Emergency preparedness

Job description

Rancho Seco Care Center is seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance to lead the maintenance, Life Safety, and physical plant operations of a Skilled Nursing Facility. The role focuses on keeping the environment safe, compliant, and well-maintained for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has prior SNF or long-term care experience and strong knowledge of Life Safety Code, fire safety, emergency preparedness, and survey readiness.