Facility Maintenance & Safety Director

Peninsula Post Acute; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Peninsula Post Acute in Burlingame, CA is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead the maintenance department and ensure safety, emergency preparedness, and environmental systems are up to standard. This full-time leadership role oversees facility operations, coordinates with departments, and ensures regulatory compliance to provide a safe, comfortable environment for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, plus life-safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance, plant operations, facilities, or related position.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and related facility equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety regulations, and facility requirements.
• Healthcare, skilled nursing, senior living, hospital, or other regulated-facility experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department and its programs.
• Develop, maintain, and implement written maintenance policies and procedures.
• Ensure preventative and routine maintenance schedules are followed.
• Coordinate maintenance services with Nursing, Dietary, Activities, Administration, and other departments.
• Provide leadership, supervision, training, and direction to maintenance personnel.
• Conduct regular rounds and inspections to ensure maintenance responsibilities are completed properly.
• Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, utility rooms, janitorial closets, equipment, and other facility areas.
• Ensure facility equipment and systems are properly maintained and functioning safely.
• Oversee outside vendors and contractors and ensure contracted services are completed properly.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections conducted by authorized regulatory agencies.
• Develop and implement plans of correction for maintenance-related deficiencies identified during surveys.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Oversee fire safety, emergency preparedness, and safety programs.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas and equipment to identify and address potential hazards.
• Ensure maintenance staff follow established safety procedures and appropriately use required safety equipment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to hazardous chemicals, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS).
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled.
• Ensure maintenance personnel receive appropriate safety, infection control, and hazardous-material training.
• Maintain and enforce infection control and universal precaution procedures within the Maintenance Department.
• Coordinate maintenance activities during emergencies and respond appropriately to urgent facility needs.
• Monitor the use of maintenance supplies and equipment to minimize waste and control costs.
• Assist with preparation and management of the Maintenance Department budget.
• Maintain accurate records of department expenditures, supplies, equipment, and maintenance activities.
• Report facility or equipment damage and significant maintenance concerns to the Administrator.
• Ensure appropriate medical waste disposal procedures are followed.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information, including protected health information (PHI).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.
• Leadership & Team ResponsibilitiesThis position has supervisory responsibilities and requires a leader who can effectively manage a maintenance team while collaborating with department heads and facility leadership.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Life-safety

Blueprint reading

Building codes

Safety procedures

Budget awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Peninsula Post Acute in Burlingame, CA is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead the maintenance department and ensure safety, emergency preparedness, and environmental systems are up to standard. This full-time leadership role oversees facility operations, coordinates with departments, and ensures regulatory compliance to provide a safe, comfortable environment for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, plus life-safety and