Facilities Director: Maintenance & Housekeeping

The Heritage Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time leadership position

Benefits package

Job summary

Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center seeks an experienced Director of Maintenance & Housekeeping to lead our Maintenance and Housekeeping departments and drive a clean, safe, survey-ready facility.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong regulatory knowledge (Life Safety, NYSDOH, CMS, OSHA), and the ability to coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, vendor supervision, and day-to-day operations with the Administrator and leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Maintenance Director or similar in healthcare.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of Life Safety, DOH surveys, 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.

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 Director

Director of Environmental Services

Healthcare facilities leadership

Life Safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center seeks an experienced Director of Maintenance & Housekeeping to lead our Maintenance and Housekeeping departments and drive a clean, safe, survey-ready facility.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong regulatory knowledge (Life Safety, NYSDOH, CMS, OSHA), and the ability to coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, vendor supervision, and day-to-day operations with the Administrator and leadership team.