Facilities Director

Facilities Director

The Lodge at Historic Lewes is looking for a hands-on Facilities Director who is ready to tackle routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. If you have experience leading a team of maintenance professionals and are ready to ensure that our community is safe and functional for our residents, then this opportunity is for you. Are you are dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors and committed to a team-focused approach at work, if so we want you to join our team

The Perks of Working with Us

• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)
• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee assistance program

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Family-owned and operated management company
• Team approach to work
• Smaller by design – Vantage Point is not a big national chain and that means more corporate involvement and support of the team
• Make a difference in the lives of those who live with us

Description of responsibilities:

• Assist governmental services during inspections
• Oversee total operation and maintenance of the community
• Supervise maintenance of the community buildings ensuring they meet or exceed company standards
• Collect, prioritize, and assign work orders in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist with the development of the capital project budget and annual maintenance budget
• Oversee construction, remodeling, and maintenance of all community buildings
• Oversee and manage maintenance contracts, electrical systems, phone systems, fire panels, emergency response systems, and disaster preparedness
• Develop vendor relationships and negotiate contracts
• Evaluate equipment needs and make purchase requests
• Ensure apartments are ready for occupancy prior to scheduled move-ins
• Oversee preventative maintenance program
• Lead Safety Committee
• Process and submit monthly expenses
• Schedule maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry teammates
• Drive company vehicles as needed

• On-call for maintenance emergencies

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Technical school education preferred
• Minimum four (4) years' experience as a Facilities/ Maintenance Director required preferably in senior living

Required skills:

• Must have technical knowledge (such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and code compliance) and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment and possess a knowledge of construction principles
• Must possess a thorough understanding of OSHA, fire prevention, and life and safety regulations
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents
• Interest in working with a senior population
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Organization and time management skills
• Good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Must be able to work independently

Who Is Vantage Point Retirement Living?

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Vantage Point Retirement Living is a senior living development and management company that has been ensuring area seniors enjoy vibrant, carefree, and healthy lifestyles since 1995. Widely recognized for our hands-on, personal involvement, we have decades of experience creating incredible communities. We are a local family-run organization backed by big-business experience, but regionally focused. Our family-oriented company is invested in our senior living communities because we live here, too. We do senior living…better. And it all starts with our team.

VP Advantage Services LLC/ Vantage Point Retirement Living is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our company's philosophy is our commitment to non-discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgment of all cultures we serve.