Hands-On Director of Maintenance & Environmental Services

Medford Multicare Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway is seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance / Environmental Services to oversee the maintenance, safety, and physical operations of our 183-bed skilled nursing facility.

We want a working director who leads by example—someone who manages a department, ensures regulatory compliance, and personally performs repairs when needed, in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Director of Maintenance, Director of Plant Operations, or Director of Environmental Services in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is REQUIRED.
• Strong working knowledge of New York State DOH regulations, nursing home survey requirements, Life Safety Code standards, and required facility inspections.
• Proven ability to independently perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Strong understanding of building systems, preventative maintenance programs, and emergency preparedness.
• Experience supervising maintenance and/or environmental services staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate regulatory documentation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, respond to emergencies, and work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Availability to respond to urgent facility maintenance issues outside regular business hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily maintenance operations, ensuring the facility remains safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained.
• Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance as needed.
• Maintain and oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, mechanical systems, and general building repairs.
• Conduct routine facility rounds to proactively identify and correct maintenance and safety concerns.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, building systems, and resident areas.
• Respond promptly to work orders, emergencies, and resident or staff maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate outside contractors, vendors, inspections, and facility improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hands-on maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Emergency responsiveness

Job description

Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway is seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance / Environmental Services to oversee the maintenance, safety, and physical operations of our 183-bed skilled nursing facility.

We want a working director who leads by example—someone who manages a department, ensures regulatory compliance, and personally performs repairs when needed, in a fast-paced healthcare setting.