Director of Maintenance/Plant Operations, Senior Living

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: Director of Plant Operations

Morningside House Senior Living

Morningside House of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL |  Full-Time |  Exempt

ABOUT US:

Great care starts with great people. Our communities are built on genuine connection, resident dignity, and teams that love coming to work. For over 30 years, we've helped thousands of seniors enjoy a home-like experience and supported families through some of life's most important moments.

Known for best-in-class care and service, with communities across the East Coast, Morningside continues to be a dynamic leader in the industry and a top employer of choice. If you're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives – and want to grow with an organization that invests in its people – you're in the right place.

Together we BLOOM!

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING:

$750 FT / $375 PT

Referral Bonus

Achievers

Employee Recognition Program

50% match up to 4%

401K Match

Competitive pay · 10 days PTO yr 1 (FT) / 6 days (PT) · Medical, Dental & Vision · Tuition Reimbursement · Holiday Pay · Employer Paid Life & AD&D · Employer Paid Hospital Insurance · Supplemental Insurance · LifeMart Employee Discounts · Deficiency-Free Survey Bonus · Professional Growth & Development · Employee Appreciation Events

POSITION SUMMARY:

In accordance with established company policies and procedures, coordinates all maintenance, laundry, and housekeeping functions to provide a safe and pleasant environment for the residents. Ensures that all corrective and / or preventative maintenance is efficiently and effectively completed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly responsible for the daily operations of the laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance departments.

• Maintains compliance with local, state and OSHA requirements as they relate to the housekeeping, laundry and maintenance departments.

• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance functions.

• Responsible for the implementation and ongoing documentation of the laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance program.

• Assists in the planning, preparation and inventory control of supplies, equipment and repairs budget; responsible for maintaining departments within budgetary guidelines.

• Responsible for implementation and management of company policy and standards.

• Conducts / Coordinates all safety inspections and reports to include: Fire Marshall, Health Department, Insurance and Service Contractors reports.

• Facilitates and organizes Safety Committee for facility, schedules regular meetings, and reports findings to Executive Director and Quality and Assurance team.

• Assures that all housekeeping and laundry personnel are instructed in the proper use and operation of equipment and chemicals.

• Responsible for an ongoing quality assurance program / plan for the laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance department; trains staff in the usage of the chemicals, reviews MSDS thoroughly with staff.

• Assists sales and marketing as needed

• Prepares and coordinates a schedule of routine daily cleaning tasks and major cleaning tasks and appropriately assigns tasks to staff.

• Maintains the appropriate on-site inventory of supplies within budgetary parameters.

• Participates in the Manager on Duty program.

• Supervises laundry, housekeeping, maintenance staff to include: performance evaluation, addressing disciplinary issues, orientation of new staff, ongoing education /in-servicing of staff.

• Maintains knowledge of and ensures that all staff are instructed in the proper use and operation of equipment / systems located in the facility (i.e. emergency electrical, fire alarm panel / pull stations, fire extinguishers, smoke / heat detectors, emergency procedures, telephone systems, etc.).

• Initiates, coordinates and monitors all services provided by contractors in consultation with Executive Director.

• Ensures timely room turnover.

• Attends department supervisor meetings, resolves resident housekeeping, laundry and maintenance complaints through positive and professional communications with residents and families and by providing an immediate response to their issues.

• Maintains satisfactory attendance per policy and reports for all scheduled shifts in a punctual manner.

• Must be a strong team player

• Ability to be flexible functions independently and works under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Must have strong organizational, time management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Must adhere to confidentiality procedures to insure HIPAA and Morningside House standards are met or exceeded at all times

• Serves on Safety Committees providing recommendations that relate to housekeeping, laundry and maintenance.

• Performs daily inspections of the facility to assure a safe and clean environment for residents and staff.

• Performs repairs initiated by the daily maintenance request procedure.

• Performs daily inspections of exterior grounds for trash and debris removal to ensure that any routine watering or other grounds maintenance upkeep items are taken care of as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• An Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school: or Two years related experience and/or training equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory or lead maintenance position. Proven knowledge in preventive and corrective maintenance. Must have computer knowledge and ability.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.