Plant Operations Director

American House Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Beach House Senior Living, now a part of the AgeWell Senior Living family, is seeking an experienced Plant Operations leader to oversee maintenance, safety, and facilities for our Jacksonville, FL community.

You will manage electrical, HVAC, plumbing and building systems, develop preventive maintenance programs, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and lead maintenance and housekeeping teams to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operations or related leadership role in healthcare or senior living preferred
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building systems
• Understanding of OSHA, fire safety, and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operations to keep a safe, clean environment for residents and staff
• Perform and coordinate general building maintenance (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC)
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance programs for building systems
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and safety procedures
• Oversee safety initiatives, incident reporting, and safety documentation
• Manage maintenance contracts, vendors, landscaping, and outsourced providers
• Maintain budgets, invoices, supplies, and labor costs
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate Plant Operations and Housekeeping staff
• Collaborate with leadership to support resident satisfaction and operations goals

Skills

Facility maintenance

Leadership

HVAC

Electrical systems

Job description

Employment: Full-Time Pay Frequency: Annually

YOU. BELONG. HERE.

Beach House Senior Living, now a part of the AgeWell Senior Living family, is on the search for experienced and compassionate team members to join our amazing team in the Jacksonville, Florida area.

If you have a passion for helping seniors and want to have a rewarding experience each day, then we would enjoy the opportunity to meet you!

Experience how working for a company who has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row can change your career!

Plus, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• Generous paid time off plans

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, housekeeping, and overall physical plant operations of the community to ensure a safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and team members.
• Perform or coordinate general building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and other facility-related repairs and services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all building systems, equipment, grounds, and mechanical assets, ensuring timely identification and resolution of maintenance concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, life safety, fire safety, and assisted living regulations, including emergency preparedness and disaster response procedures.
• Oversee community safety initiatives, resident emergency response systems, incident reporting, safety committee activities, and the maintenance of required safety documentation and records.
• Manage maintenance contracts, vendor relationships, landscaping services, and outsourced providers to ensure quality performance and cost-effective service delivery.
• Maintain departmental budgets, invoices, supplies, purchased services, and labor expenses while promoting operational efficiency and responsible stewardship of community resources.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate Plant Operations and Housekeeping team members, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, customer service, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with community leadership and department managers to support resident satisfaction, operational excellence, community events, and organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in plant operations, facility maintenance, or a related leadership role (healthcare or senior living environment preferred)
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
• Understanding of OSHA, fire safety, and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• A commitment to serving seniors with respect and compassion