Director of MaintenanceVan Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and NursingSyracuse, New YorkAt
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Maintenance to lead our in-house maintenance department and oversee all building operations, maintenance, life-safety systems, grounds, and physical plant functions for our large 513-bed long-term care facility. If you have a strong working knowledge of commercial mechanical systems and the ability to effectively lead an in-house maintenance team while maintaining a safe, reliable, and survey-ready healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities:- Direct and oversee the day-to-day operation of the facility's physical plant and Maintenance Department
- Supervise, schedule, train, and manage maintenance personnel and grounds staff
- Work effectively with employees in a union environment
- Maintain the facility's large steam boilers, including routine operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, water treatment coordination, and required inspections
- Oversee operation and maintenance of the facility's chiller plant and cooling tower, including pumps, controls, treatment systems, and associated HVAC equipment
- Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic building control systems, including thermostats, control valves, actuators, air compressors, air lines, and related components
- Oversee HVAC systems throughout the seven-story building, including air-handling units, exhaust systems, pumps, motors, fan-coil units, heating systems, and associated equipment
- Maintain and oversee the preventive maintenance program for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life-safety, building systems, and emergency generators
- Respond to equipment failures and emergencies and provide technical direction to ensure critical building systems remain operational
Additional Responsibilities:- Oversee snow removal and landscaping operations, including managing and coordinating snow and ice removal, supervising lawn care, landscaping, trimming, seasonal cleanup, exterior maintenance, and grounds appearance
- Maintain a clean and organized boiler room, mechanical spaces, shops, roofs, utility areas, and grounds
- Communicate effectively with facility Administration, department heads, staff, contractors, and corporate leadership
- Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and facility concerns
Qualifications:- Minimum 5 years of building maintenance and/or management experience, preferably in a large healthcare, hospital, skilled nursing, senior living, educational, hotel, industrial, institutional, or similar commercial building
- Previous supervisory or management experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid NYS Driver's License
- Strong working knowledge of steam boiler systems, commercial chillers and cooling towers, pneumatic HVAC controls, and commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems
- Experience supervising maintenance personnel and managing preventive maintenance programs
- Strong understanding of healthcare facility code and regulatory compliance
Benefits:- Competitive wages based on experience
- Generous PTO
- Paid sick, holiday, and personal time
- Health insurance with company contribution
- Dental and vision insurance
- Company 401(k) contribution
- Supportive work environment
- Opportunity to lead an important department in a healthcare setting
If you are a motivated and experienced maintenance professional looking for a new challenge, apply today to join our team!#upstate123 
