Director of Maintenance

AWARD-WINNING. COMPETITIVE PAY. A BUILDING THAT'S BEEN HOME TO JACKSON COUNTY RESIDENTS FOR OVER 185 YEARS.

Maintenance Director — Full-Time | Salaried | Monday–Friday with On-Call

This isn't just a building to maintain. It's a home with a 185-year story — and the person in this role helps write the next chapter.

Jackson County Medical Care Facility has been serving Jackson County for over 185 years. We are a 194-bed, county-owned skilled nursing facility with a simple mission: You are why we're here. The Maintenance Director plays a direct role in that mission. A safe, functioning, comfortable building isn't a backdrop to care. It is care.

We have been named one of America's Best Nursing Homes by Newsweek five years running, ranking in the top 20 in Michigan each year. We have also earned a U.S. News Best Nursing Homes 2025 designation and an AHCA Bronze Quality Award in 2023 and 2026. That recognition doesn't happen without every department — including Facilities — holding the standard.

Our residents say it best: "Staff evolved into friends." — Susan "Can't imagine getting better care anywhere else." — Neil "I wouldn't recommend anywhere else — this place is the best!" — David

Our Core Values

At JCMCF, our core values aren't posted on a wall and forgotten. We're looking for someone who sees their work through this lens — who understands that a well-maintained, safe, comfortable building is an act of care.

• Create a Positive Environment — We greet, encourage, and show up for one another every day.
• Elevate Growth — We welcome change, recognize achievement, and invest in goals.
• Bring Joy! — We celebrate, laugh, and make it our mission to be the reason someone smiles today.
• Cultivate Comfort — We build a place that feels like home, where lasting relationships are the norm, not the exception.

About the Role

The Maintenance Director reports directly to the Administrator and CEO and leads a team of five maintenance technicians across a 98,700 square foot facility built in 2000. You will own the full scope of building operations — mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boilers, compressors, and emergency generators — along with Life Safety compliance, CMS survey readiness, vendor relationships, and capital project coordination. This role carries real regulatory weight, and so does the opportunity. If you take pride in doing things right and want your work to mean something, this is that job.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and develop a team of five maintenance technicians
• Oversee preventive maintenance for all building systems — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, compressors, and emergency generators
• Maintain Life Safety compliance and survey-ready documentation at all times
• Interpret and apply blueprints, building codes, and safety regulations
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and capital project coordination
• Respond to facility emergencies on an on-call basis
• Partner with clinical and operational leadership to support the resident care environment

Qualifications

Required

• Prior maintenance experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Specific experience with boilers, compressors, and emergency generators
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Working knowledge of Life Safety codes, building codes, and safety regulations
• Supervisory or team leadership experience

Preferred

• Maintenance management experience in a healthcare or regulated environment
• Licensed in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing
• Experience with CMS survey preparation and Life Safety compliance documentation
• Project management experience
• Proficiency with work order or facilities management software

Benefits

• Competitive salaried compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance effective Day 1 — no waiting period
• Defined Benefit Pension after 8 years of service — a guaranteed lifetime value of over $150,000.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 per year after 6 months of service
• Paid Time Off: ◦ 56 hours at 90 days ◦ 52 additional hours at 6 months ◦ 108 hours at 1 year ◦ 172 hours at 2 years, increasing with seniority

Jackson County Medical Care Facility is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be county-owned, community-focused, and nationally recognized. A legacy is only as strong as the stories behind it. Let's continue yours together.