Director of Plant Operations

Description

Job Summary:

The Director of Plant Operations plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving the functionality of the community by managing maintenance, laundry, and housekeeping teams.

 Golden Bell Senior Living is preparing for a significant campus expansion beginning in late 2026. Our 35-acre community currently includes 167 units and is projected to grow to approximately 220–230 units as additional apartments, patio homes, and assisted living units are added. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a leader to help shape operational standards, establish scalable policies and procedures, and build systems that will support the continued growth of our campus and operations team. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains, and manages department staff associated with maintenance, laundry, and housekeeping (“M, L, & H”)
• Handles discipline and, if necessary, termination of employees in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Works with department heads to organize work schedules of M, L, & H staff to ensure the proper maintenance and cleanliness of offices, public spaces, residential units, and overall grounds.
• Conducts performance evaluations of direct reports and oversees the entire evaluation process of all M, L, & H staff

Duties:

• Oversees all plant operations, including the day-to-day activity of M, L, & H, to realize optimal performance and efficiency.
• Evaluates systems and facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
• Develops procedures and schedules to address needed maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate and manage various maintenance and repair projects throughout campus so that work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and guidelines.
• Conduct regular inspections of all life safety systems including fire extinguishers, sprinklers, and alarm systems.
• Prepare and follow approved department budgets for M, L, & H.
• Develop and implement preventive and routine maintenance schedules.
• Utilize and maintain preventative maintenance software.
• Handle computer-based tasks relevant to maintenance and operations management.
• Maintain inventory control for all general supplies, parts, and equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to make sure insurance and licenses are current.
• Inspect the work of vendors (e.g., landscapers, painters, roofers) to ensure finished work product is acceptable and meets expectations.
• Work closely with the executive director in creating and scheduling capital budgets.
• Establish and obtain bids for all capital projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a proven track record managing departments crucial to supporting the operations of a senior living community.

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Management and maintenance of facilities and associated equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.
• Ability to plan maintenance schedules for building systems.
• Manage teams to prepare for regulatory surveys.
• Effectively communicate with staff, residents, families, and other stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Experience in plant operations management.
• Proven supervisory experience in laundry and housekeeping.
• Solid project management skills.
• Ability to negotiate and manage complex business relationships.
• Familiarity with scheduling and booking systems for asset classes.
• Expertise in using preventative maintenance software.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Familiarity with life safety, healthcare, and regulatory agencies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• A minimum of 5 years maintenance and/or plant operations experience
• 2+ years of experience in operations management

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse all areas of 35-acre campus.
• Must be physically able to perform tasks when assistance needed in M, L, & H.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.