Plant Operations Director

Elan Westpointe; Kirkwood (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Company-paid Life Insurance and Vol. D

Paid Time off and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elan Westpointe, located in New Braunfels, TX, is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community that values compassion, connection, and purpose. As a member of the AgeWell Solvere Living family, we are committed to meaningful experiences for residents and a supportive, engaging workplace for our team.

We’re looking for a Plant Operations leader to oversee maintenance, repairs, housekeeping, and overall physical plant operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and well‑maintained environment for

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operations or facility maintenance leadership.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Understanding of OSHA, fire safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to serving seniors with respect and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, housekeeping, and operations to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment.
• Coordinate general building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs for building systems and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local OSHA, life safety, and assisted living regulations.
• Oversee safety initiatives, resident emergency systems, incident reporting, and safety records.
• Manage maintenance contracts, vendor relationships, and outsourced services.
• Maintain departmental budgets, invoices, supplies, and labor expenses.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate Plant Ops and Housekeeping staff.
• Collaborate with leadership to support resident satisfaction and operational goals.

Skills

Facility management

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Building systems

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Job description

Elan Westpointe, located in New Braunfels, TX is more than an Assisted Living and Memory Care community—it’s a place where compassion, connection, and purpose come together every day. As a proud member of the AgeWell Solvere Living family, we are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for our residents while fostering a supportive, engaging workplace for our team.

At Elan Westpointe, we believe great care starts with great people. Our team members are valued, supported, and empowered to grow—both personally and professionally. Whether you’re building a career in senior living or bringing years of experience to the table, you’ll find a culture rooted in respect, teamwork, and heart.

As acertified Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly offers:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Paid Time off and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Come be part of something meaningful—where your work matters and your compassion makes an impact.

Elan Westpointe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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