Senior Living Facilities Operations Director

The W Group Mgmt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Great work environment

Job summary

The W Group at The W at Sanford in New York is seeking a Director of Facilities Operations to lead the building’s physical health, safety, and standards. You will oversee maintenance, vendor management, budgeting, staffing, and inspections to ensure compliance and reliable operations for residents and staff.

Reporting to the Administrator, you will coordinate with city agencies, manage external contractors, and drive continuous improvements across all facility systems, ensuring a safe, dignified

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 3-5 years of property management or facilities experience.
• Experience leading professional staff.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations in property management.
• Experience managing budgets and training programs.
• Strong communication, organization, and vendor management skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building operations, maintenance, and major repairs (HVAC, roof, electrical, elevator, boiler, plumbing).
• Secure all required city and state permits and inspections.
• Serve as building liaison for FDNY, NYPD, sanitation, and city agencies.
• Manage nonclinical staff including Maintenance, Housekeeping, Laundry, Porters, and Dietary supervisors.
• Select and oversee external contractors for cleaning, waste disposal, plumbing, exterminating, landscaping, and special repairs.
• Monitor and procure supplies and food for building operations and kitchen needs.
• Maintain budgets, receipts, and bid records for facility maintenance and operations.
• Organize special projects with department heads and oversee deep cleaning schedules.
• Work with housekeeping and the CM to maintain order in resident rooms, including hoarding situations.
• Keep storage rooms organized, inventoried, and well maintained.
• Conduct surprise inspections and monthly building safety walkthroughs.
• Coordinate fire drills, safety trainings, and emergency readiness.
• Support the Administrator in staff orientation, coaching, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Vendor management

Budgeting

Communication

MS Word

Excel

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The W Group at The W at Sanford in New York is seeking a Director of Facilities Operations to lead the building’s physical health, safety, and standards. You will oversee maintenance, vendor management, budgeting, staffing, and inspections to ensure compliance and reliable operations for residents and staff.

Reporting to the Administrator, you will coordinate with city agencies, manage external contractors, and drive continuous improvements across all facility systems, ensuring a safe, dignified