Maintenance/Facilities Director

Benchmark Senior Living•Newton, MA

31d•$78,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Director of Plant Operations to join our growing team of professionals at Benchmark Senior Living. The Director of Plant Operations is primarily focused on maintaining responsibility for all maintenance and housekeeping functions within an assisted living facility. This person is expected to have a hands-on role in the overall operations of this facility as well as dealing with administrative functions. As the Director of Plant Operations, you will be responsible for using your maintenance skills to perform various hands-on tasks including electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general maintenance. In addition, the Director of Facilities Operations will emphasize interacting with the staff and residents and overseeing staff, payroll, operational expenses and supply and capital expenditures

Requirements

The Director of Plant Operations must be an experienced maintenance professional with a strong skillset
Candidates must have previous maintenance and housekeeping management experience in a long-term care or assisted living facility
Must have a strong working knowledge of applicable building systems, including mechanical/electrical/plumbing with a strong emphasis on HVAC
Possesses an understanding of all applicable life safety regulations
Demonstrated ability to run a successful maintenance and housekeeping department
Experience in facilities management capacity
Possesses good communication skills
Previous supervisory experience required
Possesses diagnostic abilities and skills in completing details
Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste

Responsibilities

Communication and coordination of people and tasks to accomplish repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems
Providing technical support, product information, research, and quality assurance guidance
establishing and monitoring a preventative maintenance program that will promote a sense of well-being and esthetic appeal for residents and staff
Maintaining OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and fire code compliance
Other maintenance functions as required