Executive Director, Multi-Site Facilities & Maintenance

Legacy Nursing; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Management Group is seeking a highly experienced Corporate Director of Maintenance & Facilities to oversee maintenance operations across skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in Louisiana and Texas. The role requires extensive HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical expertise, with leadership over maintenance departments and a hands-on approach to coaching and development.

The ideal candidate will travel regularly, evaluate personnel, and implement cost‑effective improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive commercial, industrial, healthcare, or multi-facility maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and building maintenance.
• Proven ability to assess and develop maintenance personnel.
• Experience overseeing multiple buildings or maintenance departments.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare life safety and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout Louisiana and Texas.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct operational oversight of maintenance departments across all facilities.
• Establish and enforce consistent maintenance standards, expectations, and accountability.
• Evaluate maintenance directors and personnel for technical competency, productivity, leadership, and overall job performance.
• Provide hands-on coaching, training, and professional development.
• Direct maintenance priorities and ensure timely resolution of deficiencies.
• Participate in hiring, performance improvement, disciplinary action, and termination decisions in coordination with facility administrators and corporate leadership.
• Provide advanced technical guidance involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generators, mechanical equipment, and building systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting major equipment failures and recurring maintenance issues.
• Evaluate repair recommendations, contractor proposals, and equipment replacement needs.
• Determine when work can be safely completed internally versus requiring qualified or licensed contractors.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reduce unnecessary expenses.
• Conduct routine and unannounced facility inspections.
• Evaluate physical plant conditions, preventative maintenance programs, and life safety readiness.
• Identify building deficiencies and establish corrective action plans.
• Ensure facilities maintain appropriate preventative maintenance documentation.
• Assist with regulatory surveys, emergency preparedness, and maintenance-related plans of correction.
• Monitor follow-through and hold maintenance departments accountable for completing assigned improvements.
• Monitor maintenance expenditures and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Evaluate major repair estimates and vendor performance.
• Assist with capital improvement planning and equipment replacement priorities.
• Establish consistent maintenance processes and reporting standards.
• Communicate significant concerns, expenditures, and facility needs to corporate leadership.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing knowledge

Mechanical systems

Leadership

Financial management

Job description

Legacy Management Group is seeking a highly experienced Corporate Director of Maintenance & Facilities to oversee maintenance operations across skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in Louisiana and Texas. The role requires extensive HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical expertise, with leadership over maintenance departments and a hands-on approach to coaching and development.

The ideal candidate will travel regularly, evaluate personnel, and implement cost‑effective improvements