Maintenance Director

Claiborne Senior Living; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double time pay on major holidays

Free employee meals

Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus

Full-time benefits: medical, dental, V

Job summary

Claiborne Senior Living in Gulfport, MS is seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to oversee facilities operations, safety, and preventative maintenance within our senior living community. This leadership role ensures building systems, grounds, and equipment remain safe, functional, and welcoming for residents, families, and team members.

If you take ownership of systems, act with integrity in safety and compliance, and focus on operational excellence, we'd love to meet you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of senior housing or healthcare regulations preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
• Experience with OSHA and safety compliance standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, housekeeping coordination, and safety operations.
• Recruit, train, and supervise maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs.
• Conduct routine inspections of building systems and grounds.
• Oversee safety drills, emergency preparedness, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets and track expenditures.
• Serve as on-call contact for emergency maintenance needs.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Safety awareness

On-call availability

Project planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Building codes

Job description

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking an experienced and dependable Maintenance Director to oversee facilities operations, safety, and preventative maintenance within our senior living community.

This leadership role ensures that our building, grounds, and equipment remain safe, functional, and welcoming for residents, families, and team members. If you take ownership of systems, act with integrity in safety and compliance, remain focused on operational excellence, and believe our culture matters, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Lead facilities operations in a community that values safety and professionalism
• Play a key role in protecting resident comfort and well-being
• Manage a team and oversee preventative maintenance systems
• Competitive pay with strong benefits and advancement opportunities
• Double time pay on major holidays
• Employee referral programs and rewards

What You'll Do

• Oversee all maintenance, repair, housekeeping coordination, and safety operations
• Recruit, train, and supervise maintenance staff
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs
• Conduct routine inspections of building systems and grounds
• Oversee safety drills, emergency preparedness, and vendor coordination
• Maintain OSHA compliance and proper handling of hazardous materials
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets and track expenditures
• Serve as on-call contact for emergency maintenance needs

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of facilities maintenance experience
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of senior housing or healthcare regulations preferred
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems
• Experience with OSHA and safety compliance standards
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed

Benefits

• Double time pay on major holidays
• Free employee meals
• Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus (no limit)
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability, and EAP

Claiborne Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.