Overview
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment whereevery team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
The Maintenance Director in Training Program plays a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and high-functioning environments across Genesis centers.
By developing maintenance leaders from within, we strengthen operational excellence, reduce risk, and build a culture of accountability, reliability, and pride in our physical environments.
Responsibilities
The Future Leaders Maintenance Director in Training (MIT) Program is a structured leadership development program designed to prepare high-potential maintenance professionals for advancement into Maintenance Director roles within Genesis facilities.
This immersive program builds the technical, regulatory, financial, and leadership capabilities required to effectively oversee plant operations, ensure compliance with life safety and regulatory standards, and maintain a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
MIT participants complete a phased development experience that includes hands-on facility training, multi-site exposure, leadership coaching, and completion of structured learning plans. The program supports leadership continuity, reduces operational risk, and strengthens maintenance excellence across the organization.
The MIT Maintenance Program applies to selected maintenance team members who demonstrate leadership potential and the ability to support both home and sister facilities.
Participants will:
Train within a designated home center
Support sister facilities as assigned
Progress through structured development phases
Participate in leadership development and competency validation
When ready participate will be assigned to Center as Maintenance supervisor or director within the company
Program Leadership Structure:
Preceptor (Host Center Maintenance Director): Provides day-to-day training, coaching, and performance feedback
Sr. Maintenance Director (Floater): Ensures program consistency, conducts oversight, and reports progress to Market and Regional Leadership
Market Leadership: Supports program alignment, staffing strategy, and promotion readiness
Technical & Operational Execution
Perform and oversee preventative maintenance (PM) programs (TELS)
Maintain facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety equipment
Ensure timely completion of work orders and corrective maintenance (TELS)
Respond to emergency maintenance needs and support on-call requirements
Regulatory & Compliance
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Support Life Safety Code readiness and survey preparedness
Ensure proper documentation for inspections, audits, and compliance tracking using TELS maintenance system.
Financial Stewardship
Assist in managing maintenance budgets and supply utilization
Support cost control initiatives and efficient resource allocation
Monitor vendor performance and service agreements
Leadership Development
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and service mindset
Develop leadership, communication, and coaching skills
Support a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
POD / Multi-Site Support
Provide maintenance support across sister facilities as assigned
Collaborate with POD leaders to strengthen shared labor and operational consistency
Qualifications
High school degree or equivalent and basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing and carpentry.
This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if Required.
Benefits
*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you've already earned
We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
Posted Salary Range
USD $25.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.
As one of the nation’s leading providers of post-acute healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services, Genesis focuses on the vitality of the person. How and where we can make a difference in the overall well-being and healthy outlook of everyone we serve is our daily mission.
At Genesis, our growing and diverse team of employees change the lives of our guests and residents each day. Keeping them vital, active and independent serves as daily inspiration as to why they chose Genesis in the first place – to change lives, including their own.