Plant Operations Director

Role And Responsibilities

• Overtake the maintenance, repair, housekeeping, and overall physical plant operations of the community to guarantee a secure, neat, appealing, and well-maintained setting for residents, guests, and staff.
• Perform or coordinate general building maintenance, which includes electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and other facility-related repairs and services.
• Create, implement, and oversee preventive maintenance programs for all building systems, equipment, grounds, and mechanical assets, ensuring prompt recognition and resolution of maintenance issues.
• Evaluate compliance with all relevant federal, state, local, OSHA, life safety, fire safety, and assisted living regulations, including emergency preparedness and disaster response procedures.
• Manage community safety initiatives, resident emergency response systems, incident reporting, safety committee activities, and the maintenance of required safety documentation and records.
• Supervise maintenance contracts, vendor relationships, landscaping services, and outsourced providers to ensure top-notch performance and cost-effective service delivery.
• Maintain departmental budgets, invoices, supplies, purchased services, and labor expenses while promoting operational efficiency and responsible stewardship of community resources.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate Plant Operations and Housekeeping team members, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, customer service, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with community leadership and department managers to support resident satisfaction, operational excellence, community events, and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operations, facility maintenance, or a related leadership role (healthcare or senior living environment preferred).
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Understanding of OSHA, fire safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• A commitment to serving seniors with respect and compassion.