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
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.
Our mission: We empower people with autism and disabilities to live their best lives, every day, by partnering with their families, our employees, and our community.
The Arc Lexington provides services and supports in Fulton, Albany, and Schoharie Counties to approximately 1,300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, mental illness, cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injuries. Lexington's person-first approach puts the emphasis on each person's needs, wants, and desires rather than their disability. From how we structure program activities to the language we use at our agency, we are committed to fostering an environment where the people we support are not only respected and valued, but also play an integral role in Lexington's day-to-day operations. Lexington continues to expand and diversify while remaining deeply committed to our core values and mission of excellence – making Lexington a great place for people with disabilities and for our employees. Our programs and services include residential, day habilitation, community supports, autism support services, Article 16 Clinic, employment supports, guardianship, and supports for people with traumatic brain injuries. Also, a program of Lexington is Transitions, supporting teens and young adults with autism and other learning differences with college, career, and independent life. The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is a year-round community arts center for people of all ages and abilities that is also part of Lexington’s programming. Flame is Lexington’s world-renowned rock band comprised of seven talented musicians who happen to have disabilities. Lexington also has two fundraising entities, the Legacy of Love (Schoharie County) and the Lexington Foundation.
