Maintenance Director

Prime Healthcare; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

PTO

Leadership Team

Job Stability

Full-Time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead the maintenance team at our skilled nursing facility. This hands-on role focuses on creating a safe, clean, and well-functioning environment for residents and staff, with emphasis on Life Safety and preventative maintenance.

As part of the leadership team, you will supervise daily operations, coordinate with Nursing and Environmental Services, manage vendors, and ensure regulatory readiness through ongoing inspections and documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant maintenance experience in healthcare preferred.
• Prior LTC/SNF experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Life Safety regulations and healthcare facility requirements.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently and with facility leadership.
• Hands-on approach when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Maintenance Department.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure facility, equipment, systems, and grounds are properly maintained.
• Perform routine inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain maintenance policies, records, and documentation.
• Coordinate maintenance needs with Nursing, Dietary, Environmental Services, and others.
• Ensure storage areas and maintenance areas remain organized and compliant.
• Oversee outside vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections by authorized agencies.
• Assist with plans of correction for maintenance or Life Safety deficiencies.
• Monitor equipment, supplies, repairs, and maintenance-related expenses.
• Ensure work orders and maintenance requests are completed timely.
• Work with the Administrator and facility leadership to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

LTC/SNF experience

Life Safety knowledge

Preventative maintenance

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Project prioritization

Independent work with leadership

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Maintenance Director

Prime Healthcare | Skilled Nursing Facility

Prime Healthcare is seeking an experienced and dependable Maintenance Director to join the leadership team of a skilled nursing facility.

We are looking for a hands‑on leader who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-functioning environment for our residents and staff. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, and Life Safety requirements, with previous healthcare or skilled nursing experience strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the daily operations of the Maintenance Department

• Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance programs

• Ensure the facility, equipment, systems, and grounds are properly maintained

• Perform routine inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns

• Maintain maintenance policies, procedures, records, and required documentation

• Coordinate maintenance needs with Nursing, Dietary, Environmental Services, and other departments

• Ensure storage areas, utility rooms, workspaces, and maintenance areas remain organized and compliant

• Coordinate and oversee outside vendors, contractors, and service providers

• Participate in facility surveys and inspections conducted by authorized agencies

• Assist with plans of correction for any maintenance or Life Safety deficiencies

• Monitor equipment, supplies, repairs, and maintenance-related expenses

• Ensure work orders and maintenance requests are completed timely and appropriately

• Work closely with the Administrator and facility leadership to maintain a safe and welcoming environment

What We’re Looking For

• Previous maintenance experience required

• Previous Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of Life Safety regulations and healthcare facility requirements preferred

• Preventative maintenance experience

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and maintenance needs

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with facility leadership

• Dependable, responsive, and comfortable taking a hands‑on approach when needed

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation

• Medical & Dental Coverage

• Insurance Plan Options

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Supportive Leadership Team

• Stable Full-Time Opportunity

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on the safety and quality of our residents' environment