Plant Operations Director - Full Time

Watercrest Senior Living•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

Watercrest Winter Park is seeking a Plant Operations Director to assist with overseeing upkeep of the community. The role uses technical building and managerial expertise to support the health, safety, cleanliness, and appearance of the community. It includes assisting with housekeeping and plant operations, resolving problems, and maintaining excellent conditions for residents, families, visitors, and associates. The position requires servant leadership, sound decision-making, regulatory and emergency preparedness, and timely responses to community needs. The employee must remain in company uniform and resident-ready.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of experience in a senior living environment.
At least five years of hands-on building maintenance experience.
Valid driver's license.
Proven maintenance experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
Ability to make independent, informed decisions and communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.
Familiarity with and adherence to Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, and general building codes.
Passion for working with and around senior citizens.
Fundamental skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Skilled in using hand tools and power tools.
Ability to disassemble machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
Ability to use blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed.
Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain focus while working individually and to follow instructions from a supervisor or senior maintenance workers.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to drive when needed to obtain supplies or participate in community activities.
Ability to concentrate with frequent interruptions and work under stressful or emergency conditions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, pull, push, and grasp; climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces; and talk and hear effectively.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must reasonably anticipate potential contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing duties and use personal protective equipment to guard against workplace hazards.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate servant leadership and confident decision-making.
Walk through the interior and exterior of the community to maintain its appearance and usability.
Inspect the front entrance daily and maintain clean glass, healthy flowers, clean door mats, and presentable, working doors.
Help maintain a safe, clean environment to reduce sickness and increase productivity.
Operate within the community budget.
Assist with learning and managing Maintenance IQ, including equipment, work orders, inspections, and regulatory items.
Assist with onboarding new employees.
Assist in managing the housekeeping department under the Watercrest Housekeeping Handbook.
Track occupied and unoccupied apartments to support proactive and timely apartment turns.
Follow state regulations and company policies and assist with surveys and inspections.
Understand the CEMP emergency procedures and assist in managing disasters, fires, and other emergencies.
Know emergency and safety management materials and assist with associate training.
Know the fire safety program and equipment and assist during emergencies.
Respond promptly to requests from residents, families, guests, and associates.
Inspect equipment and machines and identify repair needs.
Plan repair work using building blueprints or equipment manuals as needed.
Perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technician, such as drywall repair, painting, and repairing doors or other community fixtures.
Perform routine maintenance on building systems.
Assist with ordering supplies and materials for maintenance repairs and housekeeping.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Wear the company uniform and remain resident-ready at all times.