Director of Maintenance

Jacksonville, NC
Temporary to Full Time
Experienced
Job Title: Director of Maintenance
Location: North Carolina (Jacksonville)
Contract Type: Direct Hire or Temp Interim Leadership w/Conversion to Permanent
Start Date: 07/02/2026.                                  
Pay Range: $70k-$116k

Come for the role. Stay for the people. Jacksonville, NC offers a welcoming coastal community with a strong connection to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, making it an ideal place for those working in or supporting military operations. The area combines affordability with convenient access to shopping, healthcare, and everyday amenities, which appeals to professionals and families alike. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby beaches, rivers, and parks, perfect for boating, fishing, and relaxing weekends. Additionally, its steady growth means new job opportunities, restaurants, and entertainment options continue to develop, giving newcomers a balanced lifestyle. Explore Jacksonville, NC, meet new people, create unforgettable memories, and make an impact!

Role Overview: The Director of Maintenance will spend most of his/her time managing the department to include skilled trades in repair, preventive maintenance, renovation, work order control and inventory control for all corporate and sub corporation facilities. He/she will provide leadership in establishing high-quality standards for the facility operations and ensures facilities are compliant with regulatory requirements i.e., Federal, State, Local, Joint Commission (this is not an all-inclusive list). He/she will maintain proper documentation as evidence of compliance, ensuring that facilities are a safe environment for patient and family centered care in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the hospital and sub corporations.

Requirements:
  • Experience: Five years’ related work experience/management, including two years’ experience in maintenance, installation, construction, equipment repairs, utilities and facilities operations preferred. May consider substituting education for experience.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or related technical college degree is preferred. Minimum High School graduate with some additional training at a technical college.
  • Certification: Preferred ASHE certification of Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM).
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal/written communications, organization and interpersonal skills. Leadership, organization and the ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-stress situations. Working knowledge of regulatory requirements as they are related to the operation of a health care facility. Must be able to plan, organize and implement work using the TMS computer software system. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Requires a thorough understanding of electricity, the ability to read and understand schematic prints and drawings. Requires a thorough understanding of HVAC equipment, controls including pneumatic and hydraulic devices.
  • Must be able to work as needed to include night, weekends, holidays and emergency/disaster situations to ensure safe facilities operations.
  • Relocation Assistance available.

Primary Job Duties
  • Initiates and directs programs to provide maintenance and construction to facilities and properties.
  • Develop programs to operate and maintain equipment, utility systems, building systems, mechanical, electrical distribution systems, fire and security systems.
  • Develop policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality and safety; continually update written policies to reflect the state of the art techniques, equipment and terminology.
  • Provide coordination of activities with other departments to ensure uninterrupted, safe and efficient operation of systems and utilities.
  • Coordinate activities with consultants in the review of construction plans and documents.
  • Assist in the preparation of the departmental budget and maintain spending in accordance with that budget.
  • Performs inspection of facilities and properties to determine and establish proper maintenance and repairs.
  • Responsible for departmental personnel matters pertaining to employment duties, recording time/attendance, training, evaluations, terminations, and grievances of employees.
  • Implements and maintain safety and disaster programs and Interim Life Safety Logs.
  • Shall be proficient in the applications of knowledge of codes and standards, rules, and regulations governing hospital facilities and operations.
  • Maintain facilities in Joint Commission compliance.
  • Forecasting supply needs and estimating costs.
  • Manages staff to effectively educate, train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their performance.
  • Provides oversight for the maintenance and recording of payroll records for area(s) of responsibility.
  • Role model and holds employees accountable for the Code of Conduct.
  • Ensures regulatory and organizational compliance in an ethical workplace.
  • Demonstrates effective time management, ability to manage multiple projects and meets identified deadlines.
  • Promotes trust and employee engagement through effective and timely communication strategies.

General Job Duties
  • Supports and comply with the organization’s code of conduct.
  • Participates and performs unit and/or organization-wide performance improvement monitoring.
  • Maintain effective communication to provide effective problem resolution.
  • Conducts daily huddles for departmental staff.
  • Attend meetings as assigned to include divisional and organizational levels as appropriate to this position.
  • Actively Coaches/counsels departmental employees to include disciplinary actions.
  • Maintains proper infection control procedures when working in patient care areas to include the operating rooms and delivery rooms (this list in not all inclusive).
  • Maintains education and credentials.
  • Effectively and consistently implements all levels of rounding as appropriate to the department.
  • Actively participates in and takes leadership role in various hospital-wide initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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