Plant Operations Director

Beach House

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in plant operations or facility maintenance, preferably in healthcare or senior living
  • Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
  • Understanding of OSHA, fire safety, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Commitment to serving seniors with respect and compassion

Responsibilities

  • Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of the community's physical plant
  • Perform or coordinate building maintenance and repairs including electrical and plumbing work
  • Develop and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and assets
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and emergency preparedness
  • Manage safety initiatives and documentation for resident emergencies
  • Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
  • Maintain departmental budgets and promote operational efficiency
  • Recruit, train, and evaluate Plant Operations and Housekeeping teams

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • A collaborative work environment
  • Supportive community leadership
  • Employee engagement in community events
  • Focus on employee wellness and safety programs
Full Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, housekeeping, and overall physical plant operations of the community to ensure a safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and team members.
• Perform or coordinate general building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and other facility-related repairs and services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all building systems, equipment, grounds, and mechanical assets, ensuring timely identification and resolution of maintenance concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, life safety, fire safety, and assisted living regulations, including emergency preparedness and disaster response procedures.
• Oversee community safety initiatives, resident emergency response systems, incident reporting, safety committee activities, and the maintenance of required safety documentation and records.
• Manage maintenance contracts, vendor relationships, landscaping services, and outsourced providers to ensure quality 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:
  • Previous 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

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