Facilities Management Director

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About Us

Brookdale is a nationwide senior-living provider with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025. We offer gracious hospitality, neighborly environments, home-like comfort, engaging events, industry-leading clinical care, and extensive corporate support including robust training programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee physical plant operations of a large senior-housing and healthcare campus, including safety and security systems, maintenance and repair, buildings and grounds, housekeeping, and contracted services in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Lead and direct a team of supervisors and frontline associates in maintenance, housekeeping, security, and transportation: hiring, training, workflow direction, performance evaluation, discipline, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance in mechanical, electrical, fire & safety, plumbing, and waste management.
• Maintain all campus interiors and exteriors (mid-rise and garden homes/cottages), grounds, and parking areas.
• Direct maintenance staff to inspect completed work projects according to company standards and regulations.
• Use the TELS building platform to track life-safety tasks, manage assets, and schedule maintenance service and repairs accurately and timely.
• Conduct life-safety components, including fire and disaster drills.
• Manage campus project bids competitively and complete projects within budget.
• Build partnerships with internal stakeholders to meet department and community goals.
• Oversee the facilities budget, develop a five-year campus plan, and manage capital expenses for asset management projects.
• Review monthly financials, project expenses, UTOs, and vendor billing with the Director of Financial Services.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements for skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, and state/local laws (e.g., federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA, fire codes).
• Identify needs and implement preventative maintenance programs to meet compliance measures.
• Maintain positive vendor relations, ensuring insurance, licenses, and permits are current; negotiate contracts and monitor performance.
• Respond to resident or community emergencies by assisting or assigning team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience on a multi-building campus.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education; degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in senior living strongly preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s License for vehicle travel as needed.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of facilities operations, compliance, and project management.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Budgeting and financial oversight experience.
• Vendor and contract negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making based on precedent and experience.

Benefits

• Full suite of health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and retirement plans (varies by employment status).
• Associate assistance program, employee discounts, and referral program.
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA).
• Optional voluntary benefits: ID theft protection, pet insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan.

Full-Time Only Benefits

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Adoption benefit and disability (short and long term).
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account.
• Optional life and dependent life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses.
• Naturalization fee advance (up to $725, less taxes/withholding) for qualified associates after one year of employment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting, use of hands/fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work for shift coverage.
• On-call availability as needed.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections, chemicals, biological hazards, falls, burns, odors, or equipment-related cuts.
• Occasional travel and driving required (Tier 2).