Director of Facilities, Senior Living: Safe, Efficient Ops

Arvum Senior Living, LLC; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvum Senior Living, LLC is seeking a Director of Facilities for Carter Place in Blair, Nebraska. You will oversee all building, grounds, and maintenance operations to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment that supports resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance staff, managing vendor contracts, implementing a preventative maintenance program, and ensuring compliance with life safety, regulatory standards, and capital projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Bachelor’s/Technical degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• HVAC certification, licensure, or equivalent training strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, fire panels, and emergency response systems.
• Experience managing housekeeping, laundry, and/or transportation operations preferred (varies by community).
• 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.

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.
• Monitor 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s/Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

TELS

Job description

Arvum Senior Living, LLC is seeking a Director of Facilities for Carter Place in Blair, Nebraska. You will oversee all building, grounds, and maintenance operations to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment that supports resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance staff, managing vendor contracts, implementing a preventative maintenance program, and ensuring compliance with life safety, regulatory standards, and capital projects.