Plant Operations Director

Sonata Senior Living

$75K — $95K *
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, organizational, and communication skills
  • Commitment to serving seniors with respect and compassion

Responsibilities

  • Oversee maintenance, repair, and operations of the community's physical plant
  • Perform or coordinate general building maintenance and facility-related repairs
  • Develop and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all systems and equipment
  • Ensure compliance with applicable safety and living regulations
  • Manage community safety initiatives and emergency response systems
  • Oversee maintenance contracts and vendor relationships for quality service
  • Maintain budgets, invoices, and promote operational efficiency
  • Recruit, hire, and train Plant Operations and Housekeeping team members
  • Collaborate with leadership to support resident satisfaction and community goals

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • A rewarding work environment focused on seniors' well-being
  • Comprehensive safety initiatives and emergency preparedness support
  • Strong support from community leadership in achieving organizational goals
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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