Plant Operations Director

Elan Westpointe

$85K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
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 general building systems.
  • Familiarity with OSHA, fire safety, and related regulatory compliance.
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Commitment to serving seniors with respect and compassion.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee maintenance and operations of the community to ensure safety and cleanliness.
  • Perform or coordinate essential building maintenance and repairs.
  • Develop and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all systems and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and emergency preparedness.
  • Manage community safety initiatives and incident reporting.
  • Oversee vendor contracts and maintain quality service delivery.
  • Maintain departmental budgets and promote operational efficiency.
  • Recruit and develop the Plant Operations and Housekeeping team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a unique community setting.
  • Engagement in a meaningful role serving the senior population.
  • Professional development and training opportunities for career growth.
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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