Maintenance Director

Maintenance Director

The Overlook at Rowan | Salisbury, NC
A brand-new beginning deserves exceptional stewardship.

The Overlook at Rowan is not your typical skilled nursing facility, and we are not looking for just any maintenance man. This isn’t a “fix-it-when-it-breaks” role. This is a guardian-of-the-building role.

We are preparing to reopen and relaunch a fully revitalized, like-new building , and we are seeking a Maintenance Director who takes pride in excellence, ownership, and compliance. This role is for someone who understands that maintenance is not just repairs — it is life safety, regulatory readiness, and protecting the environment our residents call home .

This building will be treated like it’s brand new, because it is.
We are looking for someone who will care for it that way.

What Makes This Role Different

• You will be part of a ground-up restart with high standards and clear expectations

• You will help set the tone for preventative maintenance, safety culture, and survey readiness

• You will be trusted as the expert and steward of the physical plant

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who works hard, thinks ahead, and takes pride in doing things the right way — every time.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of building maintenance and physical plant operations

• Develop, implement, and maintain a strong preventative maintenance program

• Ensure full compliance with state and federal life safety regulations (CMS, NC DHHSR, NFPA, etc.)

• Maintain readiness for Life Safety, Fire Marshal, and regulatory surveys

• Manage and document work orders, inspections, and PM schedules using TELS

• Conduct regular inspections of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, generators, fire systems, and emergency equipment

• Coordinate vendors and contractors as needed

• Respond promptly to maintenance and safety concerns

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and staff

• Serve as a key partner to Administration in compliance and safety planning

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Director or senior maintenance role in skilled nursing or healthcare

• Strong understanding of life safety codes and regulatory compliance

• Demonstrated experience with preventative maintenance programs

• Working knowledge of TELS (required)

• Ability to document and track compliance activities accurately

• Strong work ethic, accountability, and attention to detail

• Ability to lead by example and take ownership of the building

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who takes personal pride in their building

• Someone who understands that maintenance is directly tied to resident safety and quality of care

• Someone who doesn’t cut corners and doesn’t wait to be told what needs fixing

• Someone who wants to be part of something new, meaningful, and done right

• Someone who lives in close proximity to the building and is available when needs arise. Response in emergency situations is key!

Why Join The Overlook at Rowan

• Be part of a fresh start and relaunch

• Work in a facility where standards are high and leadership is engaged

• Join the Ascent Healthcare Management family , where grit, accountability, and doing the right thing matter