Maintenance Director

Maintenance Director of Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Maintenance Director | Skilled Nursing Facility | Mobile, AL requires an experienced, hands-on leader to direct maintenance operations ensuring safety, compliance, and comfort for residents and staff. The role covers building systems, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, vendor coordination, budgeting, and staff supervision.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in healthcare or long-term care maintenance, strong Life Safety Code knowledge, and ability to respond after hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade certification preferred.
• 3+ years of building maintenance experience; supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Healthcare, long-term care, or hospital maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Life Safety Code and regulatory survey processes preferred.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct all maintenance operations for the facility, including building systems, grounds, and equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and document a preventive maintenance program for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen, laundry, and resident care equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Life Safety Code, CMS, state, OSHA, and local fire regulations, and keep the building survey-ready at all times.
• Conduct and document fire drills, generator tests, sprinkler and fire alarm inspections, and water temperature checks.
• Respond to emergency repairs and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Coordinate and oversee outside vendors and contractors, including obtaining bids and verifying completed work.
• Manage the maintenance budget, supplies, and parts inventory.
• Supervise and train maintenance staff, if applicable.
• Support emergency preparedness planning, including hurricane and severe weather readiness.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

HVAC knowledge

Regulatory compliance awareness

Emergency response readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade certification

Job description

Maintenance Director | Skilled Nursing Facility | Mobile, AL

A well-established skilled nursing facility in the Mobile area is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Director to lead our physical plant operations. If you take pride in keeping a building safe, compliant, and comfortable for the people who live and work there, we want to talk with you.

What You’ll Do

• Direct all maintenance operations for the facility, including building systems, grounds, and equipment
• Plan, schedule, and document a preventive maintenance program for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen, laundry, and resident care equipment
• Maintain compliance with Life Safety Code, CMS, state, OSHA, and local fire regulations, and keep the building survey-ready at all times
• Conduct and document fire drills, generator tests, sprinkler and fire alarm inspections, and water temperature checks
• Respond to emergency repairs and participate in an on-call rotation
• Coordinate and oversee outside vendors and contractors, including obtaining bids and verifying completed work
• Manage the maintenance budget, supplies, and parts inventory
• Supervise and train maintenance staff, if applicable
• Support emergency preparedness planning, including hurricane and severe weather readiness

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade certification preferred
• 3+ years of building maintenance experience; supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Healthcare, long-term care, or hospital maintenance experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Life Safety Code and regulatory survey processes preferred
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing experience a plus
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to respond to after-hours emergencies

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• 401(k)

Pay: $26.00 to $32.00 per hour, based on experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screening.