Maintenance Director

Sterling Healthcare Management; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Telehealth

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare Management is seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to lead the facility's physical plant operations. You will ensure life safety, CMS compliance, and day-to-day maintenance, from HVAC and plumbing to grounds upkeep.

Lead maintenance staff, manage budgets, schedule preventive work, and coordinate with contractors while responding swiftly to emergencies and surveys as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in healthcare, long-term care, or institutional settings.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and CMS physical plant requirements.
• Experience with fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and emergency generator testing.
• EPA 608 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facility maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire suppression systems.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules and ensure testing and documentation are current.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, CMS, and OSHA standards.
• Maintain and test the emergency generator per CMS requirements.
• Conduct and document fire drills, fire alarm testing, and Life Safety inspections.
• Supervise maintenance staff and outside contractors; manage contracts and budget.
• Maintain grounds including snow removal, landscaping, and exterior upkeep.
• Prepare for and participate in state health department surveys related to the physical plant.
• Respond to facility maintenance emergencies promptly, including after-hours.

Skills

Healthcare facilities

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Electrical systems

Leadership

Life Safety Codes

Fire alarm systems

Sprinkler systems

Emergency generator testing

EPA 608

Licensed driver

After-hours readiness

Job description

About This Role

We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable Maintenance Director to lead the physical plant operations of our facility. You will be responsible for keeping our building safe, compliant, and well-maintained — from Life Safety Code and CMS requirements to day-to-day repairs and grounds upkeep. If you know your way around a healthcare building, take regulatory compliance seriously, and lead by example — we want to meet you.

What We Offer

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• 401(K) with company match
• PTO
• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay Available
• Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment
• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

• Oversee all facility maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire suppression systems
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules and ensure all required testing and documentation is current
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, CMS Conditions of Participation, and OSHA standards
• Maintain and test the emergency generator per CMS requirements
• Conduct and document fire drills, fire alarm testing, and Life Safety inspections
• Manage and supervise maintenance staff and outside contractors and vendors
• Obtain bids, manage contracts, and control the maintenance department budget
• Maintain grounds including snow removal, landscaping, and exterior upkeep
• Prepare for and participate in state health department surveys related to the physical plant
• Respond to facility maintenance emergencies promptly including after-hours as needed
• Serve on the Safety Committee and support the facility's emergency preparedness plan

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a healthcare, long-term care, or institutional setting preferred
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems
• Familiarity with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and CMS physical plant requirements
• Experience with fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and emergency generator testing
• EPA 608 Certification preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying environmental conditions
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.