Maintenance Director

Confidential Healthcare Nursing Center; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paperless onboarding

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee referral program

Performance reviews

EAP programs

Teamwork focused leadership

360 communications

Job summary

Confidential Healthcare Nursing Center in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced Maintenance Director to oversee the facility's physical plant, equipment, grounds, and maintenance operations.

You will ensure a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for residents, staff, and visitors while managing budgets, schedules, and a maintenance team. This role requires strong knowledge of building systems, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with nursing and administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance management within healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of building systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life-safety.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate with contractors.
• Budget awareness and preventive maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and physical plant operations.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for building systems.
• Coordinate repairs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records of inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors and vendors as needed.
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and safety issues.
• Collaborate with nursing, administration, housekeeping, dietary, and other departments.

Skills

Maintenance management

HVAC systems

Regulatory compliance

Documentation & recordkeeping

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training / certifications preferred

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

Maintenance Director

Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Maintenance Director to join our skilled nursing facility. The Maintenance Director will oversee the facility’s physical plant, equipment, grounds, and maintenance operations while ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Paperless, quick onboarding

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan)

• Paid time off, holiday pay

• Generous employee referral program

• Annual performance reviews and competitive bi-annual pay reviews

• Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources)

• Respectful, supportive leadership and strong focus on teamwork

• 360 communications for staff, residents & families

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and physical plant operations of the facility.

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for building systems, equipment, and essential infrastructure.

• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire safety, and other facility systems.

• Ensure the facility remains compliant with applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, fire safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, and required documentation.

• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors and vendors as needed.

• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and facility-related issues.

• Inspect the building and grounds regularly and identify potential safety hazards or needed repairs.

• Assist with emergency preparedness, disaster planning, and facility safety programs.

• Manage maintenance supplies, equipment, and inventory while working within the facility’s budget.

• Supervise and provide direction to maintenance staff, as applicable.

• Work collaboratively with nursing, administration, housekeeping, dietary, and other departments.

• Participate in surveys and inspections and promptly address identified deficiencies.

• Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance management experience, preferably in a skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, healthcare, or similar environment.

• Strong knowledge of building systems, preventative maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.

• Knowledge of life-safety systems, emergency preparedness, and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively to emergencies.

• Ability to work independently while also leading and supporting a team.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or relevant certifications preferred.

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.