Director of Facility Services - Senior Living

Senior Living Communities Careers•Bridgewater, NJ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Laurel Circle, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day. We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged. Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community. Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. We’re looking for a Director of Facility Services: This position attracts, retains, motivates and leads a high-performance team that provides maintenance, housekeeping and security services across the community; holds the team accountable for meeting performance objectives and upholding SLC standards. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!

Requirements

Mechanical or maintenance experience required
Experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and general maintenance.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility.

Nice To Haves

Degree /certification from a technical program in at least three of the following: mechanics, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, landscaping, or HVAC preferred.
Three years’ experience in a similar maintenance position desired.
Two years of supervisory experience desired.

Responsibilities

Sets a strong example for others to follow and holds Team Members accountable for practicing a culture of safety; serves as both an active participant and a leader in the community’s Safety Committee.
Continuously monitors all areas of the community and grounds and takes appropriate action to ensure they are properly and safely maintained; recommends purchases or capital projects accordingly to enhance the community or address concerns.
Participates in establishing departmental budgets and is responsible for effectively managing all financial metrics such as salary expense, overtime, purchasing, and overall expense control.
Properly tracks and documents all preventive maintenance and residents’ work orders assuring that all work is performed timely and to the highest quality possible.
Oversees the timely and efficient turnaround of vacated apartments to prepare them for visits from prospective residents and move in of new residents.
Ensures all required and necessary service contracts are in place and renewed timely to optimize service while minimizing expense.
Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
Participates in the leadership of the community’s emergency preparedness programs; purchases and ensures the proper operations and availability of emergency equipment such as generators and two-way radios; maintains contracts with vendors to provide emergency supplies such as bottled water.
Conducts fire and disaster drills as required by the State and Federal Regulations.
Maintains an accurate and timely accounting of services chargeable to residents and submits to the business office.
Leads and assists with the setup and tear-down for special events and activities.
Ensures safe and proper storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment.
Oversees and participates in on-call assignments to ensure timely after-hours response to resident emergencies and physical plant problems.
Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.