Director of Maintenance & Facilities

The Arc Lexington is looking for a Director of Maintenance & Facilities

Make a Difference Where It Matters

Lexington is seeking a seasoned Director of Maintenance & Facilities to lead the care, safety, and functionality of the spaces that support our mission and the people we serve. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who takes pride in creating safe, efficient, and welcoming environments-and who understands that well-maintained facilities are essential to quality services and dignity.

What You'll Do

The Director of Maintenance & Facilities will ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our buildings and grounds in support of our mission. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day facilities operations, setting priorities and timelines, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations, and fostering a culture where well-maintained environments directly support dignity, inclusion, and quality services.

The Director manages maintenance teams, contractors, and vendors; oversees budgets and purchasing; and leads renovations, capital improvements, and preventative maintenance initiatives. Working closely with leadership and internal partners, this position identifies opportunities to improve systems, strengthen safety practices, and enhance operational efficiency-ensuring that the spaces where people live, work, and receive support are safe, welcoming, and mission-aligned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, construction management, facilities management, project management, or related field; equivalent combination of technical training and progressive leadership experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of facilities maintenance or construction leadership experience, including supervision of staff, multi-site operations, vendor management, and capital project coordination.
• Demonstrated experience with preventative maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, and budget oversight required.
• Valid NYS driver's license with a safe driving record

Work Environment

This role involves both office and on-site work, including facility inspections indoors and outdoors. Occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call availability may be required.

Why Lexington

At Lexington, every role supports a larger purpose. You'll join a mission-driven organization where your leadership directly impacts safety, dignity, and quality of life-every single day.

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.