Facility Operations Director

Citadel Healthcare; Northlake, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Director of Plant Operations to lead maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry coordination for a healthcare facility. You will oversee staff, manage scheduling, ensure safety, and align with regulatory standards to maintain the physical plant and building systems.

This role requires strong systems knowledge in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, plus exceptional organizational and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage maintenance department personnel, including scheduling, training, performance management, and enforcement of facility policies.
• Coordinate with facility leadership regarding maintenance, environmental services, housekeeping, laundry, equipment, and building operations.
• Address employee concerns and work-related issues promptly and appropriately.
• Prioritize multiple maintenance projects and respond efficiently to urgent facility needs.
• Participate in facility inspections and assist with addressing inspection findings and regulatory requirements.
• 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 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

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

General repairs

Supervise staff

Housekeeping coordination

Organizational skills

Time management

English communication

Resident relations

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Email proficiency

Budget management

Willing to travel

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or trade certification

Maintenance supervisory experience

Healthcare facility maintenance knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Director of Plant Operations to lead maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry coordination for a healthcare facility. You will oversee staff, manage scheduling, ensure safety, and align with regulatory standards to maintain the physical plant and building systems.

This role requires strong systems knowledge in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, plus exceptional organizational and leadership abilities.