Employee Benefit Program
Group Health Insurance (Health Dental and Vision
Retirement Plan (401K)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Job Title: Director of Facilities & Maintenance
Department: Administration
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Position Overview:
Leads the facilities team within a CCRC responsible for ensuring the communitys physical environment is safe compliant well-maintained and resident-ready across all care levels (independent living assisted living skilled nursing).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operations & Maintenance
- Oversee all building systems (HVAC plumbing electrical fire safety life-safety equipment) and develop maintenance schedules including preventive measures repairs and capital improvements.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness: drills response plans and on-call oversight.
- Conduct regular safety audits and facility inspections to ensure compliance with local state and federal codes.
2. Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Supervise facilities staff (maintenance housekeeping grounds environmental services) including hiring onboarding training performance evaluation and coaching.
- Foster a safety-conscious collaborative and customer-focused team culture.
3. Budgeting & Financial Management
- Prepare and manage operations & capex budgets; track expenditures and forecast future needs.
- Develop cost-effective strategies negotiate vendor contracts and manage bidding processes for contractors.
4. Project & Vendor Management
- Plan and supervise renovation apartment turnover landscaping and capital projects; ensure adherence to schedule scope and budget.
- Select and manage third-party vendors (landscaping pest control remodeling waste) ensuring quality and compliance.
5. Resident & Staff Engagement
- Serve as a visible accessible presence addressing facility-related concerns or emergencies promptly to maintain high resident satisfaction.
- Collaborate with other department heads (dining nursing life enrichment environmental services) to ensure facilities support the broader resident experience.
- Participate in resident lead/supported meetings/Committees.
6. Regulatory Compliance & Safety
- Ensure full compliance with safety codes (NFPA ADA health building permits) and CMS guidelines applicable to senior living facilities.
- Develop implement and maintain safety and regulatory training programs for facilities staff.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering Construction Management or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in facilities/facility services; CCRC or healthcare senior living experience strongly preferred.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) Facility Management Professional (FMP) or equivalent.
- HVAC electrical plumbing and fire safety certifications are beneficial.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong leadership with the ability to train and retain a diverse workforce.
- Excellent communication to engage with residents families and staff.
- Budget acumen and vendor negotiation skills.
- Able to respond to emergencies and on-call 24/7 as needed.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time (often inclusive of evenings/weekends for emergencies).
- Community-wide environment frequent walk-throughs.
- Must be physically capable of climbing ladders bending lifting up to 50 lbs.
- On-call responsibilities during evenings or weekends.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experience and interest in the role to Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.