Maintenance Director

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview is seeking an experienced Maintenance Director to oversee daily maintenance operations of a skilled nursing facility. The role ensures a safe, compliant environment for residents, staff, and visitors while adhering to CT DPH and Life Safety Code requirements.

The candidate will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate inspections, manage a work order system, and oversee preventive maintenance across building systems. On-call availability is required.

Qualifications

• Healthcare facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Code and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Experience with boilers, HVAC systems, and generators.
• Ability to perform minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills; supervisory experience preferred.
• On-call availability for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all building maintenance and repair functions.
• Maintain compliance with Life Safety Code (LSC), OSHA, CMS, and CT DPH regulations.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance program for the facility, equipment, and grounds.
• Manage the work order system and ensure the timely completion of requests.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and documentation (fire alarm, sprinkler, generators, elevators, emergency lighting, etc.).
• Maintain emergency preparedness and disaster plans, including fire drills.
• Manage outside vendors and contractors.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Oversee snow removal, grounds maintenance, and general facility appearance.
• Maintain logs and documentation required for surveys and audits.
• Participate in state surveys and plans of correction as needed.
• Manage maintenance department staff and schedules.
• Monitor departmental budget and supplies.

Skills

Healthcare facility knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Tools

Boilers

HVAC systems

Generators

Job description

Overview

Grandview is seeking an experienced and reliable Maintenance Director to oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations of our skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment for our residents, staff, and visitors while maintaining compliance with all State of Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), Life Safety Code, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all building maintenance and repair functions
• Maintain compliance with Life Safety Code (LSC), OSHA, CMS, and CT DPH regulations
• Oversee the preventative maintenance program for the facility, equipment, and grounds
• Manage the work order system and ensure the timely completion of requests
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and documentation (fire alarm, sprinkler, generators, elevators, emergency lighting, etc.)
• Maintain emergency preparedness and disaster plans, including fire drills
• Manage outside vendors and contractors
• Monitor and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Oversee snow removal, grounds maintenance, and general facility appearance
• Maintain logs and documentation required for surveys and audits
• Participate in state surveys and plans of correction as needed
• Manage maintenance department staff and schedules
• Monitor departmental budget and supplies

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in a healthcare facility, nursing home, or hospital preferred
• Knowledge of Life Safety Code and healthcare regulatory compliance strongly preferred
• Experience with boilers, HVAC systems, and generators
• Ability to perform minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Supervisory or management experience preferred
• On-call availability for emergencies