Plant Operations Director

Sonata Senior Living

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in facility maintenance or operations leadership, preferably in healthcare or senior living
  • Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
  • Understanding of safety regulations including OSHA and fire safety
  • Strong leadership and organizational abilities
  • Exceptional communication skills and a compassionate approach to senior care

Responsibilities

  • Oversee maintenance and repair operations for community facilities
  • Perform or coordinate building maintenance tasks across various disciplines
  • Develop and monitor preventive maintenance programs
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with safety and life regulations
  • Manage community safety initiatives and emergency response systems
  • Oversee vendor relations and maintenance contracts for quality service
  • Maintain departmental budgets and resource stewardship
  • Recruit, train, and evaluate the Plant Operations and Housekeeping teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident quality of life
  • Collaborative environment that supports community events and goals
  • Ability to lead and foster a culture of safety and teamwork
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Director for our beautiful memory care community! If you have a passion for working with seniors and providing them with a clean and safe place to live where they are able to thrive in their everyday lives, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! If you have experience and knowledge of Life Safety Regulations for Assisted Living in FL that is a plus!

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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