Healthcare Facilities Director

Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Okeechobee Healthcare Facility seeks an experienced Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance, safety, and physical plant operations of a 210-bed skilled nursing facility ranked among Florida's top facilities. You will manage preventive maintenance, inspections, and contractor coordination to ensure regulatory compliance and resident safety.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of building systems, emergency response, and preventive maintenance programs, with the ability to lead staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in facility maintenance, healthcare or related field preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance problems and coordinate repairs.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Effective communication with residents, employees, vendors, and leadership.
• Ability to respond to emergency maintenance situations.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Preferred: skilled nursing facility/healthcare setting experience.
• Experience with AHCA, CMS, Life Safety Code, OSHA regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness for healthcare facilities.
• Relevant maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or building certifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations of the facility.
• Maintain the physical plant, grounds, equipment, utilities, and building systems in safe and operational condition.
• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program.
• Perform routine inspections of the building, grounds, equipment, and life-safety systems.
• Identify maintenance concerns and coordinate timely repairs and corrective actions.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, water, power, and other facility-related emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, work orders, and equipment servicing.
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors and vendors as needed.
• Ensure contractors follow facility safety procedures and applicable requirements while working on-site.
• Monitor facility supplies, tools, equipment, and maintenance inventory.
• Obtain quotes and assist with purchasing maintenance supplies and services as authorized.
• Ensure appropriate maintenance of generators, emergency power systems, fire/life-safety equipment, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and other essential building systems.
• Assist with fire drills, emergency preparedness activities, and disaster preparedness.
• Participate in the facility's emergency preparedness and response program.
• Maintain required documentation for inspections, testing, servicing, and repairs.
• Prepare the facility for regulatory, fire marshal, health department, insurance, and other inspections.
• Address identified deficiencies and assist with development and completion of corrective action plans.
• Ensure the facility remains compliant with applicable federal, state, local, AHCA, fire safety, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor environmental and safety conditions throughout the facility and report concerns to Administration.
• Ensure resident rooms and common areas are maintained in a safe and comfortable condition.
• Respond promptly to work orders submitted by departments.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records related to maintenance activities.
• Assist with facility renovation, construction, and improvement projects as assigned.
• Supervise maintenance staff, when applicable, including scheduling, training, performance management, and accountability.
• Promote a clean, safe, and secure environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Okeechobee Healthcare Facility seeks an experienced Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance, safety, and physical plant operations of a 210-bed skilled nursing facility ranked among Florida's top facilities. You will manage preventive maintenance, inspections, and contractor coordination to ensure regulatory compliance and resident safety.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of building systems, emergency response, and preventive maintenance programs, with the ability to lead staff