Director of Building Services
4 days ago
Staten Island
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., • 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., • 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