Facilities Director, Senior Living – Onsite + 10% Bonus

Discovery Senior Living; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a Director of Facilities for The Forum at The Woodlands to oversee all building, grounds, and maintenance operations. You will ensure a safe, well-maintained environment that supports resident satisfaction through proactive maintenance, strong staff leadership, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.

You'll lead the daily operations, develop preventative maintenance plans, manage budgets, and collaborate with housekeeping, transportation, and other teams

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.
• HVAC certification, licensure, or equivalent training.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, fire panels, and emergency response systems.
• Experience managing housekeeping, laundry, and/or transportation operations.
• 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.
• 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

HVAC certification

Electrical systems

Project management

Leadership

Vendor management

Budget oversight

Microsoft Office

TELS familiarity

Communication

On-call availability

Maintenance planning

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor’s/Technical degree in a related field

Tools

TELS or other work order systems

Job description

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a Director of Facilities for The Forum at The Woodlands to oversee all building, grounds, and maintenance operations. You will ensure a safe, well-maintained environment that supports resident satisfaction through proactive maintenance, strong staff leadership, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.

You'll lead the daily operations, develop preventative maintenance plans, manage budgets, and collaborate with housekeeping, transportation, and other teams