Maintenance Director

Laphcc; Atlantic City, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laphcc in Atlantic City, NJ seeks a hands-on Maintenance Director to lead the Maintenance Department, keeping the facility safe, comfortable, and compliant for residents and staff.

You will supervise the team, schedule preventive maintenance, manage major systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and life safety), coordinate with other departments, handle emergency on-call duties, and help with budget planning and surveys.

Experience in healthcare or long-term care is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree a plus.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in healthcare or long-term care.
• Working knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong leadership and independent judgment; friendly approach with residents and staff.

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 to fix small problems before they grow.
• Maintain electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, generator, elevator, and nurse call systems in good working order.
• Run fire drills, safety inspections, and the lockout/tagout program; manage SDSs and hazardous materials properly.
• Maintain Life Safety and OSHA logs and documentation; help prepare for state and federal surveys.
• Serve as Safety Coordinator; chair the monthly Safety Committee; 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 grounds and snow/ice removal.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team management

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Safety compliance

OSHA

Life Safety

Budget planning

Vendor management

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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.