Maintenance Director: Safe, Efficient Facility Leader

Southampton-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Cente; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comité

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Southampton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead all facility maintenance operations for a 196-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care center. The role ensures a safe, fully operational environment supporting high-quality resident care.

The Director oversees preventive maintenance, staff supervision, and critical systems while maintaining records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a maintenance role in a healthcare setting.
• Healthcare facility experience required in nursing homes or similar.
• HVAC certification strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators and other mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and system schematics.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Must be licensed or certified per applicable state and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to keep the facility safe, functional and well-maintained.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, and facility systems.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and facility standards.
• Supervise maintenance staff, contractors and vendors for timely completion of work.
• Maintain and monitor boilers, compressors, generators, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure safety standards are met.
• Interpret blueprints and technical manuals to support maintenance work.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and compliance documentation.
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies to protect residents' safety.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Healthcare facility experience

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Leadership

Safety compliance knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Organizational skills

Education

HVAC certification

State licensure/certification

Tools

Boilers

Compressors

Generators

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

Southampton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead all facility maintenance operations for a 196-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care center. The role ensures a safe, fully operational environment supporting high-quality resident care.

The Director oversees preventive maintenance, staff supervision, and critical systems while maintaining records and ensuring regulatory compliance.