Director of Facilities (Senior Living)
Discover Your Purpose with Us at Heartfield of Frederick!
As Director of Facilities, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.
Your Role:
As the Director of Facilities, your role includes overseeing all building, grounds, and maintenance operations within the community. You’ll ensure the environment is safe, well-maintained, and supports resident satisfaction through proactive maintenance, staff leadership, vendor management, and regulatory compliance. In some communities, this position also oversees housekeeping, laundry, and transportation teams.
Position Highlights:
- Status: Full Time
- Schedule: Dayshift Monday–Friday with on-call rotation
- Location: Fully on-site (rural) – Frederick, MD
- Compensation: Starting at $55,000 annually (approximately $26.50/hour)
- Bonus Eligibility: 10% Annual Target Bonus
- Travel: 10-20%
Why You'll Love This Community:
Heartfield of Frederick is a 52-bed assisted living community embedded in the quiet, rural Dearbought neighborhood just outside the city of Frederick, Maryland. The community is single-level, homey, and welcoming, with 16 beds dedicated to memory care. Families and residents quickly become part of the Heartfield community.
What You’ll Do:
- 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
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Bachelor’s/Technical degree in a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role
- 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 TELS or other work order management systems
- Familiarity with long term care/assisted living communities preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building abilities
- Must be able to pass background check and drug screening
- Availability for after-hours emergency calls and participation in on-call rotation
- MOD responsibilities included
Why Join Us?
- Full benefits package available (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and more)
- Work in a purpose-driven, resident-first environment
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team
- Make a lasting impact on the lives of residents and families
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growth opportunities, meals and uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.
About Seaton Senior Living
Seaton Senior Living, part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, is a recognized industry leader in performance, innovation, and lifestyle personalization. As one of the nation’s leading senior living operators, Seaton Senior Living serves nearly 2,000 residents across the Mid Atlantic. Our communities are located throughout the Mid Atlantic—including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virigina, and Maryland—where we are dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for our residents through operational excellence, personalized care, and a commitment to enriching lives every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V
A Note to Applicants: This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
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