Plant Operations Director (Senior Living/Hospitality)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a hands-on leader who takes pride in creating exceptional environments, solving problems, and leading a team to success?

At Watercrest Senior Living Group, we believe exceptional experiences begin with exceptional environments. We are seeking a passionate, resourceful, and service-minded Plant Operations Director to oversee the maintenance, housekeeping, safety, and overall appearance of our Winter Park community.

Whether your background is in senior living, hospitality, hotels, resorts, or facilities management, we want to put your expertise to work! You won't simply maintain a building—you'll help create an environment where residents are proud to call home, families feel confident visiting, and associates love working.

• Lead, develop, and inspire maintenance and housekeeping associates through servant leadership.

• Oversee daily building operations, preventative maintenance, repairs, and work orders.

• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and beautifully maintained community.

• Manage budgets, inventory, vendor relationships, and department expenses.

• Oversee apartment readiness, inspections, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness.

• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop associates.

• Ensure building systems, equipment, and safety programs are maintained and operational.

• Partner with residents, families, associates, and leadership to deliver an exceptional experience.

• A natural leader with at least five years of supervisory or management experience.

• At least two years of experience in senior living, hospitality, hotel operations, or a related environment.

• Proven maintenance, facilities, or building operations experience.

• Knowledge of building systems, preventative maintenance, and general repairs.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage budgets, prioritize projects, and make confident decisions.

• A passion for service, attention to detail, and pride in creating exceptional environments.

• High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to respond to emergencies and work in various maintenance environments. Appropriate PPE must be used when required.

THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families. We invest in our people, celebrate their achievements, and develop future servant leaders.

• GREAT PLACE TO WORK: Proudly certified nine years in a row!

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Opportunities to grow, learn, and advance your career.

• PURPOSE-DRIVEN CULTURE: Our mission, To Welcome, To Care, To Serve , guides everything we do.

• FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

• ON-DEMAND PAY: Access your earned wages between paychecks!

Bring your skills. Lead with heart. Take pride in your work.

Join Watercrest Winter Park and help us create an exceptional environment that feels like home!