Maintenance Director

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness is looking for a dependable, hands‑on Maintenance Director to lead our maintenance department and keep our building safe, compliant, and comfortable for the residents and staff who call it home. If you take pride in a well‑run building and like being the person everyone counts on, we want to talk with you. Just as important as what you know is how you treat people.

We are looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, patience, and respect to every interaction.

• Oversee general maintenance and upkeep of the building, grounds, and equipment, handling routine repairs and making sure everything is in good working order.

• Maintain compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, state regulations, and CMS requirements.

• Keep the building survey‑ready at all times and take an active role during state and Life Safety Code surveys, including corrective action follow‑up.

• Run the preventive maintenance program and keep accurate logs for fire alarm and sprinkler systems, emergency generator testing, fire extinguishers, door and egress checks, water temperatures, and other required inspections.

• Coordinate fire drills and support the facility's emergency preparedness plan.

• Identify when outside help is needed and coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, making sure work is completed correctly.

• Respond to work orders and emergency repairs promptly and courteously, including on-call coverage as needed.

• Supervise and train maintenance staff, if applicable, and manage the department budget and supply inventory.

• Work closely with the Administrator and department heads to support resident safety and satisfaction.

• Solid building maintenance experience and a willingness to learn.

• Experience in a nursing home, hospital, assisted living, or other healthcare setting is a plus.

• Working knowledge of Life Safety Code requirements and survey readiness strongly preferred.

• General maintenance skills, such as minor repairs, changing filters and light fixtures, patching and painting, and keeping equipment running.

• Strong organization and record‑keeping habits; survey readiness depends on clean, complete documentation.

• Ability to prioritize and work independently.

• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in varied conditions.

• You have a positive, can‑do attitude and a genuine willingness to help, even when you're busy.

• You treat residents with kindness, patience, and dignity, and you understand that this building is their home.

• You show respect to every member of the team, from housekeeping to nursing to administration, and you value the work others do.

• You communicate clearly and calmly with staff, residents, and families, and you listen before you respond.

• You take feedback well, and focus on solutions.

• You see yourself as part of a team that exists to serve residents, not as a department that works apart from it.

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• A supportive team that values the work you do