Job DescriptionBrookdale Carriage Club is hiring a Director of Facilities Management to join their growing team A Senior Living Community supporting our residents thru Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing
Current Opening: - Full Time
- M-F with some evenings, weekends, and holidays
Experience / Qualifications:- Min. 5 years in a Large Senior Living Community as Director of Facilities Management
Experienced with:- Life Safety
- Department of Public Health
- Working with Outside Contractors
- Fire Pump and 2 pipe heating and cooling system
Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses.
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.
ResponsibilitiesResponsible for physical plant operations of large senior housing and healthcare campus to include: safety and security systems; maintenance and repair activities; buildings and grounds; housekeeping; and contracted services in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies.
- Leads and directs a team of supervisors and frontline associates in the areas of maintenance and housekeeping (and security and transportation, as applicable), to include: hiring, training, directing workflow, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues, and terminations.
- Ensures compliance in multiple areas to include mechanical, electrical, fire & safety, plumbing, and waste management. Responsible for maintenance of all campus interiors and exteriors (in mid-rise and garden homes/cottages), grounds and maintenance, and parking areas
- Directs the maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds through maintenance staff. Ensures inspection of completed work projects in accordance with company standards, policies, and in accordance with regulations. Ensures TELS building platform is utilized to track all life safety tasks, manage assets, and schedule maintenance service and repairs accurately and timely.
- Ensures life safety components in all products, to include fire and disaster drills, are practiced.
- Responsible for campus project management and ensures projects are bid competitively and are completed within budget.
- Builds strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to meeting department and community goals and initiatives.
- Oversees facilities' budget including developing long range, five-year campus plan. Manages capital expenses for asset management projects. Meets regularly with the Director of Financial Services to review monthly financials, project expenses, UTOs, and vendor billing.
- Keeps current on regulatory requirements for all lines of business (i.e. skilled nursing, memory care and assisted living) as well as, state and local laws and requirements including but not limited to: federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes. Identifies needs, plans and implements preventative maintenance programs to meet all compliance measures.
- Develops and maintains positive vendor relations to meet the needs of the community. Ensures insurance, licenses, and permits are current. Manages/negotiates vendor contracts and ensures performance expectations are met.
- Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed and/or assigning team members to respond.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
QualificationsEducation and Experience A minimum of five to seven years progressively responsible experience in a multi-building campus required. Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience required. Associate's Degree or equivalent education required. Degree in engineering or related field a plus. Experience in senior living strongly preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements Valid State Driver's License required for vehicle travel, as needed.
Management/Decision Making Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.
Knowledge and Skills Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- On-Call on an as needed basis
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
- Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
- Requires Travel: Occasionally
- Requires Driving - Drives Self (Tier 2)
