Regional Director of Maintenance

Casa of Hobart; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Casa of Hobart seeks a Regional Director of Maintenance to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of maintenance services across Indiana’s skilled nursing facilities. The role reports to the CEO and VP of Operations, ensuring safe, compliant environments and consistent maintenance standards.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on leadership with technical knowledge, strong organizational and project management skills, and a track record of holding facility teams accountable while

Qualifications

• Five+ years of progressive experience in facilities management or related operations.
• Experience overseeing maintenance across multiple facilities.
• Strong knowledge of life safety, building codes, and healthcare regulations.
• Ability to manage budgets and capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to facility maintenance directors across Indiana.
• Conduct facility visits to assess conditions and readiness.
• Establish and enforce standardized maintenance procedures and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with Administrators to prioritize maintenance needs and corrective actions.
• Monitor budgets, staffing, and project completion to ensure operational goals.
• Coach and develop maintenance leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Job description

Regional Director of Maintenance

Indiana | Full-Time | Regional Leadership

Travel Across Indiana Required

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Regional Director of Maintenance to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of maintenance services across our skilled nursing facilities throughout Indiana.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Operations, this position is responsible for ensuring that all facilities maintain a safe, functional, well-maintained, and regulatory-compliant physical environment for residents, employees, and visitors.

The Regional Director will work closely with facility Administrators, Maintenance Directors, and corporate leadership to establish consistent maintenance standards, strengthen preventative maintenance programs, manage capital improvement projects, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge, excellent organizational and project management skills, and the ability to develop and hold facility maintenance teams accountable while supporting the operational goals of the organization.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based upon experience

Robust health and voluntary benefit options for eligible employees

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

401k

Opportunities for growth

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regional Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to facility Maintenance Directors and maintenance personnel throughout Indiana.

• Conduct routine facility visits and assessments to evaluate building conditions, maintenance operations, and overall facility readiness.

• Establish consistent maintenance standards, procedures, and performance expectations across all facilities.

• Partner with facility Administrators to identify operational concerns, prioritize maintenance needs, and implement corrective action plans.

• Monitor maintenance performance, staffing, departmental budgets, and completion of assigned projects.

• Provide coaching, training, and professional development to facility maintenance leadership.

Regulatory Compliance & Life Safety

• Ensure facilities maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local building, fire, safety, environmental, and healthcare regulations.

• Oversee life-safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency power, generators, and other required safety equipment.

• Monitor required inspections, testing, documentation, and preventative maintenance schedules.

• Support facility survey readiness and assist with the development and implementation of corrective action plans related to physical plant and environmental deficiencies.

• Ensure compliance with applicable CMS requirements, Life Safety Code provisions, and Indiana state licensing requirements.

• Oversee emergency preparedness and facility response planning related to utilities, environmental conditions, and infrastructure failures.

Preventative Maintenance & Facility Management

• Develop, implement, and monitor standardized preventative maintenance programs across assigned facilities.

• Evaluate building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, elevators, and other critical infrastructure.

• Identify maintenance deficiencies and develop plans for timely resolution.

• Establish systems for tracking work orders, recurring maintenance, equipment inspections, and outstanding repairs.

• Promote proactive maintenance practices to minimize emergency repairs, equipment failures, and operational disruptions.

Capital Planning & Budget Management

• Assist with the development and oversight of annual maintenance and capital improvement budgets.

• Evaluate facility infrastructure and identify short-term and long-term capital needs.

• Prioritize capital expenditures based on resident safety, regulatory compliance, operational necessity, and financial impact.

• Obtain and evaluate vendor proposals, coordinate contractors, and oversee major repair and renovation projects.

• Monitor project timelines, costs, quality of work, and completion.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, vendor consolidation, and improved operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in facilities management, building maintenance, or related operations.