Maintenance Director: Skilled Nursing & Safety Lead

Franklin Plaza; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Next-day pay options

Collaborative leadership environment

Job summary

Franklin Plaza in Cleveland seeks a hands-on Director of Maintenance to lead all aspects of the long-term care facility’s physical plant, safety programs, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to providing residents with a safe, comfortable environment.

You will supervise the maintenance team, manage budgets and vendors, oversee MEP systems, life-safety readiness, and preventive maintenance, and ensure surveys and inspections are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in maintenance, plant operations, or facilities management.
• Long-term care facility experience required.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (MEP, HVAC, boilers, generators, life-safety systems).
• Understanding of regulatory standards for skilled nursing facilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot, prioritize, and manage complex maintenance tasks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building operations, equipment performance, safety programs, regulatory compliance, and maintenance team leadership.
• Oversee daily operations of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boiler, generator, fire suppression, and security systems.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain building accessibility, including doors, locks, lifts, lighting, and emergency systems.
• Read and interpret technical schematics, manuals, building plans, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Life-safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Franklin Plaza in Cleveland seeks a hands-on Director of Maintenance to lead all aspects of the long-term care facility’s physical plant, safety programs, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to providing residents with a safe, comfortable environment.

You will supervise the maintenance team, manage budgets and vendors, oversee MEP systems, life-safety readiness, and preventive maintenance, and ensure surveys and inspections are