Director of Building Services

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