Senior Healthcare Facility Operations Lead

Citadel At Casa Scalabrini; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Citadel At Casa Scalabrini seeks a Director of Plant Operations to lead maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry coordination for a healthcare setting. You will partner with facility leadership to ensure safe, compliant building systems and reliable operations while guiding staff and overseeing safety programs.

You will manage repairs, inspections, and records, and ensure efficient project prioritization and performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare, skilled nursing, commercial, industrial, or comparable maintenance experience.
• Associate degree, technical/trade certification, or equivalent combination 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.
• 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

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

General repairs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email applications

Job description

Citadel At Casa Scalabrini seeks a Director of Plant Operations to lead maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry coordination for a healthcare setting. You will partner with facility leadership to ensure safe, compliant building systems and reliable operations while guiding staff and overseeing safety programs.

You will manage repairs, inspections, and records, and ensure efficient project prioritization and performance.