Regional Maintenance Director

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Regional Maintenance Director to oversee maintenance operations for multiple skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. This position provides leadership, training, and support to facility Maintenance Directors to ensure buildings, equipment, life safety systems, and grounds are maintained in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise Maintenance Directors across assigned facilities.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and identify maintenance, safety, and compliance needs.
• Assist facilities with Life Safety Code, CMS, state survey, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are implemented and followed.
• Monitor fire safety systems, generators, sprinkler systems, emergency preparedness equipment, and other critical building systems.
• Provide guidance during state surveys, life safety surveys, and plans of correction.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, capital projects, and vendor management.
• Support emergency maintenance issues and disaster preparedness activities.
• Train and mentor facility maintenance staff on best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Track and follow up on maintenance projects and corrective actions.
• Travel regularly to assigned facilities throughout the region.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of maintenance leadership experience in healthcare, long-term care, skilled nursing, hospitals, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and life safety regulations.
• Knowledge of CMS, NFPA, OSHA, and state regulatory requirements preferred.
• Experience managing maintenance projects and vendors.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Code surveys and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Trade certifications or technical training in maintenance-related fields preferred.