Director of Facilities (Senior Living)

About the role

As the Director of Facilities, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily maintenance and facility operations of the community, ensuring systems and equipment are functioning effectively and safely
• Develop and execute a preventative maintenance program in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies
• Supervise, schedule, and evaluate maintenance staff and, where applicable, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation teams
• Ensure operational performance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire panels, and emergency response systems
• Oversee vendor contracts, service agreements, and capital improvement projects, ensuring quality and timeliness
• Maintain departmental budgets, track expenses, and contribute to capital planning and cost controls
• Conduct apartment and unit inspections prior to new resident occupancy
• Assist with capital projects, renovations, and refurbishments to maintain a high-quality environment
• Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing life safety, maintenance, and environmental standards
• Participate in the Safety Committee and disaster preparedness planning
• Prepare departmental budgets, review variances, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Respond promptly to after-hours emergencies and provide on-call support as required
• Foster a service-first, resident-centered culture within all facility operations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Bachelor’s/Technical degree in a related field
• Minimum five years of multi-unit facilities leadership or maintenance management experience
• Strong knowledge of building systems, preventative maintenance, and general repairs
• Ability to manage vendors, budgets, and multiple priorities
• HVAC certification, licensure, or equivalent training strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, fire panels, and emergency response systems
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs
• Experience managing vendor contracts and capital projects
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with TELS or other work order management systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building abilities
• Availability for after-hours emergency calls and participation in on-call rotation

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2027! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• A 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Wellness-related benefits
• Additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

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Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.