Director of Facilities (Senior Living)

Job Description

Job Description

Discover Your Purpose with Us at Discovery Village Des Plaines!

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 : Monday–Friday, 9 : 00 a.m.–5 : 00 p.m.; on call for emergencies as required
• Location : Des Plaines, IL 60016
• Rate of Pay : $75,000–$90,000 annually (Exempt – Salaried) + 10% Annual Target Bonus

Why You'll Love This Community :

At Discovery Village Des Plaines, you’ll join a collaborative team in a growing community dedicated to operational excellence and resident satisfaction. As Director of Facilities, you’ll oversee maintenance, safety, and building operations for a modern senior living environment supported by strong regional leadership. This role offers the opportunity to make an impact each day by ensuring a safe, comfortable, and high-quality living experience for residents.

What You’ll Do :

Qualifications :

Why Join Us?

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 Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is one of the largest senior living operators in the U.S., with over 350 communities and 35,000 homes across nearly 40 states. Backed by three decades of award-winning experience, Discovery leads a family of companies—including Discovery Management Group, Integral Senior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, LakeHouse Senior Living, Arvum Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, STAT Marketing, and Discovery at Home. With 19,000 dedicated employees and an innovative “Experiential Living” philosophy, Discovery is recognized for its leadership in performance, lifestyle customization, and senior living innovation.

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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