Plant Operations Director

At Serenades at West Orange , we place a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and customer service! Come be a part of the excitement as we continue our journey of touching lives in this beautiful community and premier work atmosphere! If that's not reason enough, as a certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row , We proudly offer eligible team members: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability Paid Time off and Holidays 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Sonata West Orange -