Facilities Management Director

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Are you a problem solver who enjoys variety responsibility and making an impact every day Join our team as a Director of Facilities Management at Brookdale Skyline a large multi-building senior living facility offering independent living assisted living memory care and skilled nursing Your work will support the comfort safety and well-being of our residents and team members! We are seeking a candidate with experience working in a skilled nursing facility who is eager to lead!

Make Lives Better Including Your you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical Dental Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.

Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsible for physical plant operations of large senior housing and healthcare campus to include: safety and security systems; maintenance and repair activities; buildings and grounds; housekeeping; and contracted services in accordance with current federal state and local standards/regulations and company policies.

1. Leads and directs a team of supervisors and frontline associates in the areas of maintenance and housekeeping (and security and transportation as applicable) to include: hiring training directing workflow evaluating performance resolving disciplinary issues and terminations.
2. Ensures compliance in multiple areas to include mechanical electrical fire & safety plumbing and waste management. Responsible for maintenance of all campus interiors and exteriors (in mid-rise and garden homes/cottages) grounds and maintenance and parking areas
3. Directs the maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds through maintenance staff. Ensures inspection of completed work projects in accordance with company standards policies and in accordance with regulations. Ensures TELS building platform is utilized to track all life safety tasks manage assets and schedule maintenance service and repairs accurately and timely.
4. Ensures life safety components in all products to include fire and disaster drills are practiced.
5. Responsible for campus project management and ensures projects are bid competitively and are completed within budget.
6. Builds strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to meeting department and community goals and initiatives.
7. Oversees facilities budget including developing long range five-year campus plan. Manages capital expenses for asset management projects. Meets regularly with the Director of Financial Services to review monthly financials project expenses UTOs and vendor billing.
8. Keeps current on regulatory requirements for all lines of business (i.e. skilled nursing memory care and assisted living) as well as state and local laws and requirements including but not limited to: federal building codes SDS OSHA EPA regulations and fire codes. Identifies needs plans and implements preventative maintenance programs to meet all compliance measures.
9. Develops and maintains positive vendor relations to meet the needs of the community. Ensures insurance licenses and permits are current. Manages/negotiates vendor contracts and ensures performance expectations are met.
10. Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed and/or assigning team members to respond.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience
A minimum of five to seven years progressively responsible experience in a multi-building campus required. Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience required. Associates Degree or equivalent education required. Degree in engineering or related field a plus. Experience in senior living strongly preferred.

Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
Valid State Drivers License required for vehicle travel as needed.

Management/Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve complex problems based on precedent example reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Possible exposure to various drugs chemical infectious or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Requires Driving - Drives Self (Tier 2)

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.