Job Description

Salary

$65,000 - $75,000 / year

Director of Facilities Management

Elderwood at Lancaster | Lancaster, NY

Lead Facility Operations That Support Exceptional Resident Care

Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities Management to oversee all aspects of facility maintenance, life safety compliance, preventative maintenance, and grounds management. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for residents, staff, and visitors while leading the maintenance team and supporting the overall operation of the facility.

If you have strong technical expertise, supervisory experience, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare facilities management, we encourage you to apply.

As the Director of Maintenance, you will plan, direct, and supervise all maintenance and housekeeping operations for the facility, including building systems, equipment, grounds, and life safety programs. You will oversee preventative maintenance programs, manage departmental budgets and inventories, coordinate vendor services, and ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

This role is vital to maintaining an environment where residents can live comfortably and safely while supporting the high standards of care that define Elderwood.

Why Join Elderwood at Lancaster?

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. We recognize that behind every exceptional resident experience is a dedicated team committed to providing safe, comfortable, and supportive environments. As Director of Facilities Management, you'll play a critical leadership role in supporting that mission every day.

Apply today and help create a safe, welcoming environment where residents and employees can thrive.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for fire safety, maintenance and environmental services support to assigned location(s).
• Participates as a co-chairperson in the facility Safety Committee.
• Participates in the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP).
• Responsible for Preventive Maintenance Plans.
• Supervises and responsible for Maintenance and Environmental staff.
• May be required to drive company vehicle to assigned locations.
• Works with Human Resources to ensure departments are fully staffed, conducts interviews and hires qualified staff.
• Administers disciplinary action when necessary within company standards.
• Orients, instructs, trains, and supervises departmental staff; assigns duties and evaluates work performance.
• Attends and leads in-service programs.
• Has an active role in General Orientation to ensure proper training is provided to new employees regarding emergency utility shut off and fire and safety features of the facility.
• Approves payroll and maintains labor budget within specified parameters.
• Responsible for environmental reviews and annual visits.
• Provides operational assistance and support for Elderwood Development projects.
• Advocates for facility Administration and RDO’s on projects that affect their facilities.
• Approves all requests for purchasing for various departments including Maintenance, Housekeeping, Laundry.
• Adheres to NFPA Code Compliance through review and interpretation for all facilities.
• Knowledge and training of all local life safety/fire safety codes and NFPA.
• Conducts testing and program compliance of all potable water systems.
• Maintains environmental compliance for all regulatory agencies including DOH, local/state/federal, etc.
• Manages and enforces Cooling Tower testing and program (Program Administrator and Portal Entry where applicable).
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Supports and abides by Pediatric Specialty Care’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abides by Pediatric Specialty Care’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

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Qualifications

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in related areas of: physical plant, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or HVAC systems maintenance preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred
• Current, valid driver license required
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Life Safety Codes and NFPA preferred
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.