Maintenance Director

603Healthcare; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Vacation and sick time

Personal days

Wellness program

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, employees, and visitors. The role oversees preventative maintenance, life-safety systems, regulatory compliance, grounds, and a maintenance team.

You will direct day-to-day operations, manage work orders, supervise trades, coordinate with vendors, and participate in emergency planning, with a hands-on, safety-focused leadership

Qualifications

• Healthcare or senior living facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Supervisory or Maintenance Director-level experience preferred.
• Knowledge of life-safety and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work orders.
• Hands-on leader with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Department.
• Maintain the facility, equipment, grounds, and building systems in safe 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 plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC.
• Conduct routine inspections of building, equipment, and resident areas.
• Maintain 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 prep, furniture moves, and facility projects.
• Oversee seasonal maintenance, including snow and ice management.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and drills.
• Work with facility leadership and other departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Supervisory experience

Building systems knowledge

Plumbing/Electrical/HVAC

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

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

Join Our Team

If you're a hands-on maintenance leader who takes pride in keeping a healthcare facility safe, compliant, and running smoothly, we want to hear from you.

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.