Maintenance Director

Maintenance DirectorCooper River Post Acute is a magnificent 176 bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, SC. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Sandpiper, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.We are looking for a Maintenance Director that will be responsible for ensuring our nursing home's building, equipment, and grounds are safe, comfortable, and compliant with all regulatory standards. This leader will oversee maintenance operations, direct staff, manage vendors, and implement preventive maintenance programs supporting a safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.Key Responsibilities:Plan, direct, and coordinate all maintenance and repair activities for the facility, equipment, and grounds.Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and emergency systems.Ensure compliance with CMS, OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and state health department regulations.Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports, and documentation per Life Safety Code (NFPA 101).Supervise and train maintenance staff in safety and infection control procedures.Coordinate renovation and facility improvement projects with contractors and inspectors.Respond quickly to emergency maintenance issues affecting resident safety or comfort.Manage departmental budgets, supplies, and vendor contracts efficiently.Participate in safety committees, emergency drills, and disaster preparedness programs.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED (technical/vocational training preferred).35 years of maintenance management experience, ideally in healthcare or long-term care.Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems.Familiarity with long-term care and regulatory compliance standards.Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.Flexibility to respond to after-hours emergencies.Preferred Qualifications:Certification in building or maintenance management (e.g., Certified Maintenance Manager, HVAC license).Experience with GMP-related facility operations, environmental services, or infection control programs.Physical Requirements:Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and bending.Comfortable working in varied environmental conditions (indoor/outdoor).Benefits:Competitive salary of $65 - 70,000 yearlyHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement planOngoing training and professional growth opportunitiesThe primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.The essential duties include ensuring that maintenance schedules are followed, developing and maintaining written maintenance policies and procedures, planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Maintenance Department, its programs, and activities, and coordinating maintenance services and activities with other related departments.This position has supervisory responsibilities and requires a minimum of a high school education or its equivalent, three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a maintenance/plant-related position, and knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.The physical demands include occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer, and regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, or hearing. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.