Assistant Director of Facilities

Job Description

Job Description

Lifetime Assistance – Assistant Director of Facilities

Make an Impact. Create Joy. Shape the Future.

At Lifetime Assistance, our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working with us goes beyond just a job—it’s a chance to transform lives, including your own.

Position Overview:

Job Title: Assistant Director of Facilities
Location: Rochester, NY
Department: Facilities & Maintenance
Reports To: Director of Facilities
Employment Type: Full-Time, Days
Salary: $65,000 annually

Why You Should Work for Lifetime Assistance?

• No-Premium Health Insurance: Access comprehensive healthcare without added cost.
  • Education Support: Tuition assistance, scholarships — 50% off tuition for two courses per semester plus up to $3,000 scholarship per semester — plus micro-credential stipends up to $750 and SUNY partnerships.
  • Paid Training & Coaching: Receive hands-on onboarding and ongoing paid training.
  • Career Growth: Clear pathways to advancement, leadership training, and coaching support.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.
  • Join a Caring Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values every person — both those we support and our employees alike.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Facilities in overseeing building maintenance, custodial services, and small- to large-scale construction projects.
  • Supervise Maintenance and Custodial staff, including cleaners, contractors, and vendors, to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance.
  • Conduct regular inspections of facilities to verify compliance with Lifetime Assistance and OPWDD standards.
  • Support budget development, inventory management, and purchasing of maintenance and custodial supplies.
  • Coordinate and assign work orders, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Conduct safety and in-service training sessions for maintenance and custodial teams.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external contractors to plan, schedule, and monitor ongoing projects.
  • Assist with vendor communication, project progress tracking, and completion inspections.
  • Provide coverage for the Maintenance Manager, Project Manager, and Director of Facilities as needed.
  • Support the use and maintenance of the Q-ware work order system, including documentation and reporting.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering—or a closely related field—plus two years of supervisory experience in building maintenance OR
• Associate’s degree in Construction Technology, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering—or a related field—plus four years of maintenance experience, including two in a supervisory capacity OR
• Six years of related experience or more, including at least two years supervising a maintenance or custodial team.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, and safety regulations.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.
• Experience with vendor management, budgeting, and inventory control preferred.

Our Mission & Culture:

• Mission-Driven Work: Empowering individuals to live with independence and purpose—here, your work truly matters.
• Inclusive & Supportive: A workplace built on respect, dignity, and a shared vision of inclusion.
• Community Impact: Join efforts that reflect Lifetime Assistance’s dedication to community partnerships and enhanced quality of life for all.

Are You Ready to Begin?

If you’re a dedicated facilities professional who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming, and efficient environments, apply today and join us in building lives of independence—one person at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lifetime Assistance is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

“I am part of something bigger… Being a Lifetime Assistance employee means everything to me.”
— Kimberly C., Family Coordinator of Community Services, celebrating her 30th year with us