What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Five Star Senior Living?
The Opportunity
The Facilities Manager will oversee all aspects of facility management, including maintenance, housekeeping, safety, and inventory control. In this role, you will ensure that all community facilities are in excellent condition and meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. This role requires strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, ability to exercise independent judgement and robust communication skills to manage various teams and coordinate with other community leaders.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct daily walkthroughs to ensure all facility areas are in excellent condition, following a detailed checklist.
- Maintain inventory for room turns and ensure that units are rent-ready.
- Select, manage, and monitor performance of contractors and vendors to ensure quality service delivery and cost efficiency.
- Manage and maintain inventory of maintenance and housekeeping supplies.
- Review and manage financials, including vendor and supplies invoices and overall budget.
- Responsible for being on-call to respond promptly to emergency maintenance situations, ensuring timely resolution to minimize disruption and maintain safety standards.
- Coach, develop, and provide feedback to facilities team members.
- Oversee the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new department staff.
- Run the safety/OSHA committee to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Participate in business transformation processes and annual planning activities.
What You’ll Bring
POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
- Two years of related maintenance experience and some formal training in one or all of the following areas required: carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, refurbishing and cleaning.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations.
- Possess a valid State Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as mandated by community and state regulations. Depending on the community vehicle used for resident transportation, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement may be required.
- Must be proficient in using a variety of hand and power tools.
