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Van Duyn Center lists this Director of Maintenance opportunity in city of syracuse, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Maintenance
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Syracuse, New York
At 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
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