Director of Plant Operations

Apploi; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Director of Plant Operations to lead the maintenance department, overseeing facilities, equipment, grounds, and building systems for a safe, compliant environment.

You will partner with facility leadership, supervise maintenance staff, coordinate housekeeping and laundry when needed, and address regulatory findings and emergency response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree, technical/trade certification, or equivalent combination is preferred.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel is preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare facility maintenance, safety requirements, and regulatory standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance department personnel, including scheduling, training, performance management, and policy enforcement.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, timekeeping, and personnel matters.
• Coordinate with facility leadership on maintenance, environmental services, housekeeping, laundry, equipment, and building operations.
• Prioritize maintenance projects and respond to urgent facility needs.
• Assist with inspections, address findings, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform seasonal grounds and snow/ice removal duties as needed.
• Complete minor repairs to drywall, painting, tile, doors, and fixtures.
• Maintain lighting, plumbing, pumps, and other facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen and other operational equipment.
• Maintain inventories of tools, equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Support safety systems and resident call systems maintenance.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervising staff

Regulatory compliance

Building systems knowledge

Coordination with leadership

Communication (English)

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification (preferred)

Experience supervising maintenance personnel (preferred)

Healthcare facility maintenance knowledge (preferred)

Tools

MS Office & email

Job description

The Director of Plant Operations serves as the department leader for maintenance and may also provide oversight and coordination for housekeeping and laundry operations as needed. This role works closely with facility leadership to maintain the physical plant, equipment, grounds, and building systems while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage maintenance department personnel, including scheduling, training, performance management, and enforcement of facility policies.

• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, orientation, scheduling, timekeeping, and personnel-related matters.

• Address employee concerns and work-related issues promptly and appropriately.

• Coordinate with facility leadership regarding maintenance, environmental services, housekeeping, laundry, equipment, and building operations.

• Prioritize multiple maintenance projects and respond efficiently to urgent facility needs.

• Participate in facility inspections and assist with addressing inspection findings and regulatory requirements.

• Perform seasonal grounds and snow/ice removal duties as needed.

• Complete minor repairs involving drywall, painting, tile, wallpaper, doors, windows, furniture, and related fixtures.

• Maintain and repair lighting fixtures, pumps, plumbing components, and other facility equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen and other operational equipment.

• Maintain appropriate inventories of tools, equipment, parts, and supplies.

• Assist with maintaining facility safety systems, including fire alarm and resident call systems.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection documentation, and other required records.

• Assist with employee safety and facility-related training as needed.

• Identify maintenance problems, determine appropriate solutions, and complete repairs with minimal supervision.

• Help coordinate housekeeping and laundry operations when assigned.

• Respond to emergency situations and assist with resident safety and evacuation procedures when necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned by facility leadership.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general mechanical repairs.

• Ability to supervise and direct maintenance personnel effectively.

• Ability to coordinate housekeeping and laundry operations when required.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

• Ability to prioritize competing maintenance and operational needs.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with residents, families, employees, vendors, visitors, and other members of the community.

• Basic to advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and email applications.

• Ability to monitor and manage departmental supplies and budgetary needs.

• Ability to travel to another facility occasionally, if operationally necessary.

• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Previous maintenance experience in a healthcare, skilled nursing, commercial, industrial, or comparable environment required.

• Associate degree, technical/trade certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

• Experience supervising maintenance personnel preferred.

• Knowledge of healthcare facility maintenance, safety requirements, and regulatory standards preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, grasp, push, pull, climb, and perform repetitive hand and fine‑motor movements.

• Ability to distinguish changes in temperature and odors as necessary to identify potential facility issues.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and move materials over reasonable distances.

• Ability to use ladders and access elevated areas, including portions of the facility roof when necessary.

• Ability to perform routine maintenance and emergency response activities.

• May be required to assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations.

• Ability to work in conditions where limited exposure to environmental hazards may occur while following applicable safety procedures.

• Must meet applicable health and occupational requirements.

• Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Occasional travel to other locations may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• 401(k)

• Medical insurance

• Dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of applicable protected characteristics or status under federal, state, or local law.