Director of Plant Operations

Apploi; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare is hiring a Director of Plant Operations to oversee safety, maintenance, and environmental services at their facility. The role ensures a clean, compliant, and well-maintained environment for residents and staff.

The position requires managing maintenance staff, coordinating with administrators, and leading inspections to uphold regulatory standards while supporting the wellbeing of the care community.

Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance duties in healthcare or industrial settings.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Familiarity with facility management practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manages maintenance staff; schedules, reviews, and enforces policies.
• Coordinates with Administrator to ensure equipment, laundry and housekeeping functions.
• Leads inspections and safety tours of the facility.
• Oversees indoor/outdoor maintenance and contracts within budget.
• Maintains inventories and processes capital expense requests.
• Maintains and repairs life-safety systems and documentation.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Documentation

English

PC literacy

Education

Associate degree or trade cert

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Citadel At Saint Benedict is seeking a Director of Plant Operations to join their team! The Director of Plant Operations oversees the overall safety, and maintenance of the facility. This role is responsible for managing the Environmental Services team, including maintenance staff. The Director ensures a safe, sanitary, and well-maintained environment that meets regulatory standards and enhances the comfort and well-being of all residents and staff.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Director of Plant Operations with us at a Citadel Center.

Director of Plant Operations Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the department staff for maintenance duties; scheduling breaks, writing performance reviews, and enforcing policies with responsibility to issue Coaching and Corrective Action, as needed.

• Communicates on a regular basis with the Administrator who is responsible for ensuring that the facility’s physical equipment is functioning, laundry and housekeeping services are performed timely.

• Organizes multiple tasks at the same time and prioritizes work

• Leads facility inspection tours and meets with Village inspectors

• Performs or delegates work related to indoor and outdoor maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, including maintaining contracts with outside companies within budget.

• Maintains accurate parts and tool inventories for smaller budget items, submitting capital expense requests for larger needs.

• Maintains accurate documentation as directed

• Maintains and repairs fire alarm system and nurse call system

• Follows safety principles.

• All other duties as assigned.

Director of Plant OperationsSkills and Abilities:

• The ability to make carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing repairs.

• Strong documentation skills.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

• High level of PC literacy preferred

Director of Plant Operations Education and Experience:

• Experience performing maintenance duties in a healthcare facility or industrial setting required.

• Associate’s degree, trade program certificates, or equivalent work experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree in facility management, engineering, or health and environmental services preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.

• Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

• Must be able to walk, utilize a ladder, and work on the facility roof.

• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical Insurance

• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Innovative Training Programs

• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

• Paid Time Off

• And much more!

Why Citadel?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7020324

We don’t offer care for you-we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

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