Maintenance Director - Healthcare Facility Operations

Champion Care; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altera Health and Rehabilitation in Fairhope, Alabama is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Director to oversee all facility maintenance operations at our skilled nursing facility. The role ensures the building, equipment, and grounds are safe, compliant, and operating at a high level while understanding healthcare environments and taking ownership of the facility.

The ideal candidate will lead a maintenance team, manage external vendors, and drive preventative maintenance programs, routine

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Director in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Understanding of Life Safety Code and regulatory compliance in healthcare.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing for or participating in surveys is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and life safety regulations in healthcare.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and required documentation/logs.
• Conduct routine inspections of the building, systems, and grounds.
• Manage maintenance staff and coordinate with outside vendors.
• Respond to work orders and urgent maintenance needs quickly and efficiently.
• Support facility readiness for state surveys and inspections.
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Leadership / Team management

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance (Healthcare)

Health & Safety knowledge

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

Altera Health and Rehabilitation in Fairhope, Alabama is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Director to oversee all facility maintenance operations at our skilled nursing facility. The role ensures the building, equipment, and grounds are safe, compliant, and operating at a high level while understanding healthcare environments and taking ownership of the facility.

The ideal candidate will lead a maintenance team, manage external vendors, and drive preventative maintenance programs, routine