Job Description

We’re looking for a leader who loves supporting a team and making a difference in the lives of others! If you have Facilities (Buildings/Grounds) leadership, experience from a Healthcare Organization, Hospital, Hotel/Resort, or Senior Living Community – we want to get to know you!

Valle Verde, an award-winning life plan community in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA is hiring an experienced Director, Building & Grounds (aka, Facilities Director). 

** $90,000 to $125,000/yr. (DOE) ** 10% Performance-based Bonus Eligibility ** ** Relocation Assistance **

As a member of Valle Verde's senior leadership team, the Director, Building and Grounds / Facilities Director performs administrative and supervisory oversight of the maintenance, security, grounds, transportation, housekeeping, laundry, and some capital projects of the community. This position, along with a strong team of supervisors, is also the key leader regarding disaster planning and emergency planning and control. Other key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining high quality customer service standards and positive relations with residents, other department staff and vendors.
• Providing leadership, instruction, coaching, scheduling, reviewing/planning work, maintaining standards, and evaluating performance.
• Supervising some outside contractors and coordinating with the Marketing Department on remodel projects.
• Managing capital and some operational construction projects including their planning, the bid proposal processes, materials, equipment, tools, parts, and permits.
• Ensuring the work performed adheres to established project and quality specifications of the residents and community.
• Maintaining Community standards consistent with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 Health Care Facilities Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with all safety standards, risk management, and infection control as required by enforcement agencies.

To be successful in the role you would have: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of experience in maintenance trade fields or environmental services (housekeeping/laundry) or combination of the two with supervisory/leadership experience.
• Current/prior management experience within a healthcare facility or senior living community highly desired (e.g., retirement community, nursing home or hospital) or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities (e.g. hospitality management).
• Vocational education in Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, or Plumbing trades preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 Health Care Facilities Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code is a plus.
• A B.A. or B.S degree in a related field is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License.

What's in it for you?

HumanGood offers competitive pay and phenomenal benefits. Eligible positions start with 20 paid days off, seven paid holidays, a company-matching 401(k) and health plans that give you cash to use for those unexpected health issues.  

Full-Time Team Members:

• 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1 st of the month following your start date
• $25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 5 star employer-paid employee assistance program
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Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members:

• Medical benefits starts the 1 st of the month following your start date
• Matching 401(k)
• $25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan

Come see what HumanGood has to offer! 

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