Director of Facilities

 

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

 

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Huntcliff Summit I

Job ID

2026-236857

JOB OVERVIEW

The Director of Facilities is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the facilities management operations in Full Service communities. The primary responsibility is maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the residents. This is accomplished by having extensive knowledge of all building systems and related code requirements. Systems include plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, and equipment repair. The position requires a team player with sound supervisory, organizational, and time management skills that interacts positively with all team members to meet the community’s objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Community Operations

• Plan, organize, develop, and lead the overall facilities management operations which may include maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, and security in accordance with federal, state/province, local laws, and Sunrise standards, guidelines and regulations.
• Respond to all building emergencies and direct others based on emergency situation.
• Review, read, notate, and initial Building Management Platform and Maintenance Log to document and learn about

pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes; respond in a timely manner to requests and concerns from residents, family members, and team members.

• Monitor and evaluate Building Management Platform and Maintenance Log requests ensuring requests are responded to in a timely manner.
• Oversee the maintenance and repairs of all painted surfaces throughout the community.
• Ensure resident suites are prepared for new residents and assists with move-ins/move-outs as part of the community leadership team.
• Monitor and periodically inspect the building façade for damages and needed repairs.
• Ensure the grounds are properly maintained to include trash collection, maintaining the dumpster areas, and frequent cleaning of all first impression areas.
• Coordinate effectively the efforts of consultants, contractors, and Sunrise resources to complete large scale projects.

Mechanical Systems

• Oversee and monitor the HVAC system to ensure proper air quality and comfortable temperatures are felt throughout the community.
• Oversee the tests, scheduled inspections, and maintains proper documentation on the fire protection systems.
• Responsible for the overall testing process of low voltage systems as required.
• Monitor and evaluate the interior and exterior lighting.
• Monitor and evaluate the plumbing system which includes monitoring and adjusting the resident accessible domestic hot water system to ensure code compliance.
• Responsible for the overall preventative maintenance tasks and process.

Administration

• Responsible for maintaining accurate vendor/contractor telephone list with contact names and emergency telephone numbers.
• Oversee the ordering process for equipment and supplies in compliance with Purchasing department standards.
• Ensures log books are in compliance per federal, state/province, local laws and Sunrise standards (temperature log, fire extinguisher log, cleaning log, bio-hazard removal log).
• Manage large scale capital projects, ensuring vendors are paid appropriately.
• Partner with Government/Agency authorized personnel.

Facilities Training Leadership

• Train team members on the following:
• Location and operation of all utility shut-offs
• Emergency response protocols
• Safe chemical handling and usage
• Housekeeping procedures if housekeeping operations are within leadersh