Job Location : Staten Island,NY, USA
Building Services Director – Richmond Center (Staten Island, NY)Richmond Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance & Building Services Director to oversee our Maintenance, Engineering, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Environmental Services departments. This leadership role ensures that the facility is safe, compliant, clean, and efficiently maintained, creating a welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Duties Include:Maintenance & Engineering• Responsible for all maintenance department and engineering operations, including personnel, equipment, and systems.• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building operations.• Conduct regular facility inspections for safety, upkeep, and equipment performance.• Schedule, assign, and supervise staff work orders, repairs, and preventative maintenance.• Provide oversight of outside contractors; ensure projects and repairs are completed on time and to standard.• Maintain records of repairs, inspections, warranties, permits, and preventative maintenance logs.• Develop, implement, and monitor capital improvement projects.• Ensure compliance with all State, Federal, Department of Health, and OSHA standards.• Be available on-call for emergencies, responding quickly to urgent facility needs.Housekeeping, Laundry & Environmental Services• Manage daily operations of housekeeping and laundry services, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility.• Implement cleaning protocols, infection control measures, and floor care procedures (stripping, waxing, buffing).• Supervise staff scheduling, assignments, and performance in housekeeping and laundry.• Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance with facility standards and healthcare best practices.• Oversee inventory and ordering of cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment.• Collaborate with other departments to support facility operations and resident needs.Administrative & Leadership• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff across all building service areas.• Provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to staff; foster a positive and productive work environment.• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, monitor expenditures, and contribute to cost-control initiatives.• Ensure facility readiness for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys.• Stay current on trends and innovations in healthcare maintenance, engineering, and environmental services.
Requirements:• 5+ years' experience in maintenance/engineering, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building systems.• Prior supervisory/management experience in healthcare maintenance/engineering (skilled nursing/long-term care preferred).• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certifications in facility management, engineering, or building systems preferred.• Knowledge of OSHA, DOH, and healthcare facility requirements.• Strong understanding of custodial/environmental services practices, infection control, and floor care.• Proven ability to manage capital projects, budgets, and departmental operations.• Solid computer skills; proficiency in MS Office and facility management software.• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure.• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.• Must be reliable, proactive, and available for on-call emergencies.
About us:
Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 372-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the borough of Staten Island. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his/her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence. Richmond Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.
Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V