Maintenance Director

Champion Care; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altera Health and Rehabilitation in Fairhope, Alabama is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Director to oversee all facility maintenance operations at our skilled nursing facility. The role ensures the building, equipment, and grounds are safe, compliant, and operating at a high level while understanding healthcare environments and taking ownership of the facility.

The ideal candidate will lead a maintenance team, manage external vendors, and drive preventative maintenance programs, routine

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Director in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Understanding of Life Safety Code and regulatory compliance in healthcare.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing for or participating in surveys is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and life safety regulations in healthcare.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and required documentation/logs.
• Conduct routine inspections of the building, systems, and grounds.
• Manage maintenance staff and coordinate with outside vendors.
• Respond to work orders and urgent maintenance needs quickly and efficiently.
• Support facility readiness for state surveys and inspections.
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Leadership / Team management

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance (Healthcare)

Health & Safety knowledge

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Director – Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Fairhope, Alabama
Facility: Altera Health and Rehabilitation

Altera Health and Rehabilitation is hiring a Maintenance Director to oversee all facility maintenance operations at our skilled nursing facility in Fairhope, Alabama.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring the building, equipment, and grounds are safe, compliant, and operating at a high level. We are looking for someone that understands healthcare environments and takes ownership of their building.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and life safety regulations (including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Fire Protection Association standards)
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and required documentation/logs
• Conduct routine inspections of the building, systems, and grounds
• Manage maintenance staff and coordinate with outside vendors
• Respond to work orders and urgent maintenance needs quickly and efficiently
• Support facility readiness for state surveys and inspections
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Director in a skilled nursing facility, assisted living, hospital, or similar healthcare setting preferred
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
• Understanding of Life Safety Code and regulatory compliance in healthcare
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing for or participating in surveys is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Supportive leadership team
• Stable, full-time opportunity in a well-run facility

If you are a reliable, hands-on leader who takes pride in keeping a building running the right way, we want to hear from you.

Altera Health and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)