Maintenance Director

Great HEALTHCARE; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Great HEALTHCARE is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Director to lead the Maintenance Department and keep our facility safe, comfortable, and running smoothly for residents and team members who call it home.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, utility systems, safety programs, and coordination with other departments, while managing a budget and working with outside contractors. The role requires strong leadership and a dedication to resident well-being.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience, ideally in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• Working knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong leadership, sound independent judgment, and a friendly, tactful approach with residents, families, staff, and inspectors
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 25+ lbs and help evacuate residents in an emergency

Responsibilities

• Lead, staff, and support the maintenance team through training, performance reviews, and open communication
• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance, daily rounds, and work orders so small problems get fixed before they grow
• Keep electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, generator, elevator, and nurse call systems in good working order
• Run fire drills, safety inspections, and the lockout/tagout program, and manage SDSs and hazardous materials properly
• Maintain Life Safety and OSHA logs and documentation, and help prepare for state and federal surveys
• Serve as Safety Coordinator, chair the monthly Safety Committee, and partner on emergency preparedness
• Work with outside contractors, review invoices, and help plan the department budget
• Coordinate with Nursing, Dietary, Activities, and other departments
• Look after the grounds, including snow and ice removal
• Provide 24-hour on-call support for emergencies

Skills

Team leadership

Training & reviews

Communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Director

Healthcare maintenance experience highly preferred

About the role

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who takes pride in keeping a building safe, comfortable, and running smoothly? As our Maintenance Director, you’ll lead the Maintenance Department and keep our facility in great shape for the residents and team members who call it home every day.

What you’ll do

• Lead, staff, and support the maintenance team through training, performance reviews, and open communication
• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance, daily rounds, and work orders so small problems get fixed before they grow
• Keep electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, generator, elevator, and nurse call systems in good working order
• Run fire drills, safety inspections, and the lockout/tagout program, and manage SDSs and hazardous materials properly
• Maintain Life Safety and OSHA logs and documentation, and help prepare for state and federal surveys
• Serve as Safety Coordinator, chair the monthly Safety Committee, and partner on emergency preparedness
• Work with outside contractors, review invoices, and help plan the department budget
• Coordinate with Nursing, Dietary, Activities, and other departments
• Look after the grounds, including snow and ice removal
• Provide 24-hour on-call support for emergencies

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or GED (associate degree a plus)
• 3+ years of maintenance experience, ideally in a healthcare or long-term care setting
• Working knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong leadership, sound independent judgment, and a friendly, tactful approach with residents, families, staff, and inspectors
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 25+ lbs and help evacuate residents in an emergency

Why join us?

You’ll be the go-to expert who keeps our residents safe and comfortable. You’ll have the freedom to run your own department, backed by a team that values what you do.