Director of Plant Operations

Job Type

Full-time

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.