Facilities Director, Senior Living & Operations

Discovery Senior Living; Inverness (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a Director of Facilities for Highland Place in Inverness, FL, to lead daily maintenance and facility operations, ensuring a safe, well-maintained environment for residents. The role emphasizes proactive management, regulatory compliance, and staff leadership to deliver exceptional resident experiences.

The position involves managing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems, vendor contracts, and capital projects, with budget oversight and after-hours

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 and laundry operations preferred.
• 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.
• MOD responsibilities included.

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 the housekeeping team.
• 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 before 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. Deliver the disaster plan to approving authorities.
• 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

Maintenance

HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Fire panels

Budgeting

Vendor management

Capital projects

Project management

Microsoft Office

TELS

Communication

Team-building

On-call

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s/Technical degree

Tools

TELS

Job description

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a Director of Facilities for Highland Place in Inverness, FL, to lead daily maintenance and facility operations, ensuring a safe, well-maintained environment for residents. The role emphasizes proactive management, regulatory compliance, and staff leadership to deliver exceptional resident experiences.

The position involves managing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems, vendor contracts, and capital projects, with budget oversight and after-hours