Maintenance Director

The Elms Center; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Vacation & sick time

Personal days

Wellness program & telehealth

Job summary

The Elms Center in Milford, NH is seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to lead our Maintenance Department and ensure a safe, comfortable environment for residents and staff. You will oversee preventative maintenance, life-safety systems, and regulatory compliance, while directing a team of maintenance professionals.

Responsibilities include managing work orders, coordinating with vendors, performing routine inspections, and planning facility projects.

Qualifications

• Healthcare or senior living maintenance experience preferred
• Supervisory leadership experience required or preferred
• Strong knowledge of life-safety and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work orders
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Ability to work independently while leading a team
• Detail-oriented with safety focus

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee day-to-day maintenance operations.
• Maintain facilities, equipment, and grounds in safe condition.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance program.
• Complete and oversee maintenance work orders promptly.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks.
• Inspect building, resident areas, and grounds.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and life-safety records.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors.
• Assist with room preparation, moves, and projects.
• Oversee seasonal maintenance such as snow and ice.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning.
• Collaborate with facility leadership and other departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Supervisory experience

Building systems

HVAC knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

Facilities software

Job description

About Us

At The Elms, we're proud to be part of 603 Healthcare, a locally owned organization with 14 centers throughout New Hampshire. Being part of our organization means opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and make a difference close to home.

At 603 Healthcare, our commitment is simple: Locals Caring for Locals. We believe great care starts with great people and we're looking for team members who want to make each day a little brighter for the people we serve.

The Elms Center is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Maintenance Director to lead our Maintenance Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who takes pride in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning environment for residents, employees, and visitors.

The Maintenance Director is responsible for overseeing the overall maintenance and physical plant operations of the facility, including preventative maintenance, repairs, life-safety systems, regulatory compliance, grounds, and supervision of the maintenance team.

What You'll Do

• Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Department

• Maintain the facility, equipment, grounds, and building systems in safe and proper working condition

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program

• Complete and oversee maintenance work orders in a timely manner

• Perform and supervise general repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and other building maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections of the building, equipment, resident areas, and grounds

• Maintain required maintenance, inspection, and regulatory documentation

• Coordinate inspections, testing, repairs, and preventative maintenance of life-safety systems

• Work with outside contractors and vendors as needed

• Obtain estimates and coordinate facility projects and repairs

• Assist with room preparation, furniture moves, and facility projects

• Oversee seasonal maintenance, including snow and ice management

• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and drills

• Work collaboratively with facility leadership and other departments

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience required; healthcare, skilled nursing, senior living, or similar facility experience strongly preferred

• Previous supervisory or Maintenance Director experience preferred

• Strong working knowledge of general building maintenance and repair

• Experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and preventative maintenance

• Knowledge of life-safety and healthcare regulatory requirements preferred

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and work orders

• Strong organizational and communication skills

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

• Dependable, professional, and safety-focused

Why Join The Elms?

At The Elms Center, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of the physical environment of our community and play an important role in creating a safe and comfortable home for our residents.

We offer a supportive leadership team, a collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Benefits

We are proud to offer full- and part-time employee's benefits options, including:

• Healthcare benefits (full-time only)

• Dental (full-time only)

• Vision (full-time only)

• STD/LTD

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Vacation and sick time

• Personal days (full-time only)

• Wellness program with free telehealth, preventative care, deep discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions, and more

All offers of employment are subject to background and registry screenings in accordance with state and federal regulations. The Elms is an equal opportunity employer.