Senior Living Facilities Director — Operations & Safety

Discovery Senior Living; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living in Orland Park, IL seeks a Director of Facilities to lead daily maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance across our community. You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and emergency systems, while guiding housekeeping, laundry, and transportation teams to ensure resident comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, vendor contracts, and capital projects, with on-site leadership and evening/weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Bachelor’s/Technical degree in a related field.
• 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 work order management systems (e.g., TELS).

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

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s/Technical degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

TELS

Job description

Discovery Senior Living in Orland Park, IL seeks a Director of Facilities to lead daily maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance across our community. You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and emergency systems, while guiding housekeeping, laundry, and transportation teams to ensure resident comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, vendor contracts, and capital projects, with on-site leadership and evening/weekend coverage as needed.