At Serenades at the Villages, an AgeWell Solvere Living managed senior living community, 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 7 years in a row, we proudly offer eligible team members:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a High School Diploma.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a maintenance plant-related position in the building industry and/or in housekeeping, responsible to handle the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing and structural matters, including HVAC systems.
• Must be knowledgeable as to maintenance and housekeeping policies and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the Community.
• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities through the utilization of sound judgment and the reporting of unusual problems/conditions to the Executive Director.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, preferably a Commercial Driver’s
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Results oriented .
• Customer service orientation.
• A proven team player.
• Physically able to bend and reach.
• Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 60 pounds at times.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.:

PURPOSE:

The Plant Operations Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the general operational maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the Community’s physical plant to maintain proper overall operations. He/she oversees the general maintenance and housekeeping operations to ensure that the Community and resident apartments are maintained in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner. The Plant Operations Director is also responsible for communication and coordination with the Plant Operations Associates and schedules the necessary tasks to accomplish repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems. He/she assumes responsibility for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and organization of the physical plant of the Community.:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general maintenance work (light, electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.).
• Aware and knowledgeable in federal and state laws and regulations regarding assisted living/memory care, including the state’s fire safety code; ensures and maintains regulatory compliance with all such regulations.
• Understands HVAC and can operate and maintain equipment.
• Replenishes and maintains supply levels in work areas.
• Assures all tools, work areas, and equipment are clean, in proper working order, and properly stored.
• Assures that the Community environment and all equipment are properly maintained for Resident comfort and convenience.
• Consistently and routinely maintains and repairs equipment and documents any hazardous conditions.
• Routinely sees that light bulbs, exit lights, room call lights, etc., are replaced where needed.
• Conducts daily inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment to determine necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains drawings and plans on file for the Community.
• Maintains a file of manufacturer instructions and warranty information on all equipment.
• Supervises safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly.
• Directs team members and residents in the event of a fire or other emergency.
• Assures that team members follow established safety practices (OSHA) and maintains the organization of the physical plant of the Community.
• Responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the building including, but not limited to, supervising, assisting and cleaning up after events, general cleanup during scheduled shift, and arranging furniture on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains a Preventive Maintenance Log for all mechanical systems that includes a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Oversees and supervises landscaping and can arrange removal contractors to ensure quality work.
• Oversees and manages maintenance contracts, electrical systems, phone systems, fire panels, emergency response system and disaster preparedness.
• Establishes and maintains an effective work-order system.
• Keeps track of monthly budget (supplies and purchased services)
• Develops vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for property, maintenance or environmental services when appropriate. Makes recommendations to the Executive Director. .
• Monitors and minimizes overtime usage.
• Participates in in-service training as required by state regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent Resident care information.
• Responsible for weekly submission of invoices and spend-down report on Excel spreadsheet.
• Ensures that all safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
• Assures that all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are current and properly displayed according to OSHA regulations.
• Follows and promotes all safety policies and procedures when performing maintenance service.
• Routinely performs Resident Emergency Call System checks in each Resident unit.
• Oversees and implements initiatives of the Safety Committee.
• Reports and documents all incidents/accidents to the Executive Director, regardless of severity.
• Able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Able to effectively write simple correspondence.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Able to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other Community team members.
• Assumes responsibility of plant operations staffing.
• Effectively trains and supervises Plant Operations Associates.
• Hires, orients, trains, motivates, counsels, disciplines, and supervises plant operations and housekeeping staff.
• Ensures team members are aware of and follow policies, procedures, and safety measures.
• Prepares work and time schedules for department team members.
• Conducts regular staff meetings and training sessions to ensure team members expand their knowledge and expertise.
• Completes performance review for all Plant Operations Associates annually.
• Manages departmental staffing and labor costs, including overtime.
• Performs other duties as required.: