Senior Living Facilities Director Onsite Leader

Discovery Senior Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with employer match

Paid training & career growth

Wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a Director of Facilities in Houston to oversee daily maintenance and facility operations for our community at 777 N. Post Oak Rd.

You’ll lead maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation teams, ensure safe environments, and drive preventative programs. The role requires 4+ years in maintenance leadership, HVAC knowledge, and strong vendor/project management skills.

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
• 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

Maintenance leadership

Staff supervision

Vendor management

Budget monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Microsoft Office

TELS/work order systems

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s/Technical degree in a related field

Tools

TELS or other work order management systems

Job description

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a Director of Facilities in Houston to oversee daily maintenance and facility operations for our community at 777 N. Post Oak Rd.

You’ll lead maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation teams, ensure safe environments, and drive preventative programs. The role requires 4+ years in maintenance leadership, HVAC knowledge, and strong vendor/project management skills.