Regional Maintenance Director

**Lead the teams that keep senior living communities safe, beautiful, and running strong!** **Lead regional facilities strategy that protects resident safety, supports community operations, and keep senior living environments welcoming, compliant, and reliable!** **About the Opportunity** We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Regional Director of Facilities to lead maintenance operations across a portfolio of senior living communities. This role is ideal for a proven facilities leader who understands that maintenance in senior living is more than building upkeep; it directly supports resident safety, comfort, dignity, regulatory readiness, and the daily experience of residents, families, team members, and visitors. **What You'll Do** - Lead regional facilities operations, maintenance, and compliance - Develop and monitor preventative maintenance programs - Implement and optimize preventative maintenance and work order platform - Develop and manage multi-year capital expenditure plans in conjunction with community and senior leadership - Establish and execute disaster preparedness and emergency response plans - Manage vendor contracts and project execution - Provide coaching, training, and development for community Maintenance Directors - Assist communities with renovation and expansion projects - Partner with community leadership, nursing, infection prevention, maintenance, and operations team to support resident, staff, and visitor safety - Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, OSHA requirements, infection control guidance, and organizational policies **What You Bring** - High School diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, hospitality, environmental services, facilities management, business, or related field preferred - Relevant certifications such as HVAC, electrical, boiler, or other trade credentials are a plus - 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in housekeeping, hospitality services, facilities support, or related operations; healthcare experience strongly preferred - Experience overseeing multiple sites, regional operations or large teams preferred - Working knowledge of healthcare cleaning standards, infection prevention practices, waste management, safety procedures, and regulatory expectations - Strong communication, coaching, conflict resolution, organizational, and problem-solving skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to use electronic systems for reporting, scheduling, training, and performance tracking **The strongest candidates are proactive leaders who understand the unique balance of operational excellence and resident-centered service in senior living. They can move confidently between budgets, building systems, emergency response, compliance documentation, vendor negotiations, team development, and community-level support. They bring sound judgement, calm leadership, practical problem solving, and a deep commitment to maintaining safe, comfortable places that residents are proud to call home.** **Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications.** **As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to complete a leadership and behavioral assessment to help evaluate management competencies and alignment with the organization's values and culture. Clink the link below and select the survey for Corporate (Grand Rapids, MI) Regional Director of Facilities** https://go.cultureindex.com/s/zr1AcHQ5K1 Cardinal Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer #CSL101