Maintenance and Housekeeping Director

Garden Care Center Inc; Franklin Square (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Franklin Square is seeking a Director of Maintenance and Housekeeping to manage facility operations. The ideal candidate will ensure a safe and welcoming environment by overseeing maintenance tasks and housekeeping operations. This full-time position includes administrative responsibilities for compliance and budget management while fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Stable, family-like workplace culture

Responsive leadership

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Well-resourced facility

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in environmental services, preferably in healthcare.
• Proven knowledge of building systems and preventive maintenance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of building maintenance and repair.
• Oversee housekeeping and laundry functions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience

Knowledge of preventive maintenance

Working knowledge of OSHA and DOH regulations

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Job Title: Director of Maintenance and Housekeeping

Location: Garden Care Center - Franklin Square, NY

Department: Environmental Services

Reports to: Administrator

Status: Full-Time | On-Site

Position Summary

Garden Care Center is seeking a dedicated, hands-on, and experienced Director of Maintenance and Housekeeping to oversee the full scope of facility operations related to cleanliness, sanitation, repair, and physical plant management. The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and high-quality environment for our residents, visitors, and staff. This leadership role ensures regulatory compliance, optimal safety, preventive maintenance, and organized housekeeping scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Oversight

• Direct all aspects of building maintenance and repair, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general equipment.
• Manage and implement a preventive maintenance plan to ensure facility safety and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular building inspections to identify and resolve physical plant deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, equipment manuals, warranties, and safety data sheets.
• Oversee external contractors and service vendors, ensuring quality workmanship and cost control.
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies or urgent repair requests.
  
  
  

Housekeeping Leadership

• Oversee all housekeeping and laundry functions to ensure rooms, common areas, and linen services meet DOH infection control standards.
• Develop and maintain housekeeping staff schedules to provide 7-day coverage.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate housekeeping and laundry personnel.
• Maintain cleaning supply inventories, ensuring proper storage and usage.
• Perform routine quality inspections to ensure cleanliness and satisfaction.
• Implement cleaning protocols for isolation rooms and high-touch surfaces.
  
  
  

Administrative and Regulatory Duties

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, OSHA, and Department of Health regulations related to environmental services.
• Prepare for and participate in surveys, audits, and fire safety inspections.
• Maintain documentation for life safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinklers, and generator testing.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning and drills.
• Develop departmental budgets, control expenses, and optimize resources.
• Conduct onboarding and continuous training of staff on safety, infection control, and emergency procedures.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in environmental services, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care facility.
• Proven knowledge of building systems and preventive maintenance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety codes, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOH regulations.
  
  
  

Why Work at Garden Care Center?

At Garden Care Center, we don’t just provide care — we build a community. As a team member, you’ll join a supportive, professional, and mission-driven environment where your contributions are valued, visible, and vital to the quality of life we offer our residents.

• Stable, family-like workplace culture
• Responsive leadership that supports your success
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A clean, modern, and well-resourced facility
  
  
  

Join us at Garden Care Center, where your skills will make a real difference in the daily lives of our residents and staff — and where you’ll be proud to come to work each day.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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