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Benchmark Senior Living

Director of Plant Operations

Benchmark Senior Living, Ridgefield, Connecticut, us, 06877

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We are seeking an experienced and skilled Director of Plant Operations to join our growing team of professionals at Benchmark Senior Living. The Director of Plant Operations is primarily focused on maintaining responsibility for all maintenance and housekeeping functions within an assisted living facility. This person is expected to have a hands‑on role in the overall operations of this facility as well as dealing with administrative functions. As the Director of Plant Operations, you will be responsible for using your maintenance skills to perform various hands‑on tasks including electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general maintenance. In addition, the Director of Facilities Operations will emphasize interacting with the staff and residents and overseeing staff, payroll, operational expenses and supply and capital expenditures.

Responsibilities

Communication and coordination of people and tasks to accomplish repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment systems

Providing technical support, product information, research, and quality assurance guidance

Establishing and monitoring a preventative maintenance program that will promote a sense of well‑being and esthetic appeal for residents and staff

Maintaining OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and fire code compliance

Other maintenance functions as required

The Director of Plant Operations must be an experienced maintenance professional with a strong skillset

Candidates must have previous maintenance and housekeeping management experience in a long‑term care or assisted living facility

Must have a strong working knowledge of applicable building systems, including mechanical/electrical/plumbing with a strong emphasis on HVAC

Requirements

Possesses an understanding of all applicable life safety regulations

Demonstrated ability to run a successful maintenance and housekeeping department

Experience in facilities management capacity

Possesses good communication skills

Previous supervisory experience required

Possesses diagnostic abilities and skills in completing detailsUnderstands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste

Benefits

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

Discounted Meal Program

Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500

Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company‑provided Life Insurance & Long‑Term Disability

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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