Director of Plant Operations

Welcome to Distinctive Living, we're seeking a Director of Plant Operations (Full-Time) for our Mira Vie Bridgewater community in Bridgewater, NJ!

Here at Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

Job Summary:

The Director of Plant Operations is responsible for supervising and managing housekeeping staff, as well as all maintenance, repair, and upkeep activities of a given managed community and communicating with the management company on all appropriate matters.

Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
• Team Member Assistance Program

Essential Functions:

1. Develops and builds a wide preventative maintenance program designed to keep all equipment in good working order. This includes the HVAC system, fire alarm system, emergency call system, generator, kitchen equipment, irrigation system, sprinkler system, and outside walkways.
2. Conducts quarterly walk-throughs to identify areas of concern and those needing attention. Contracts with engineering contractors and vendors, making sure insurance and licenses are current.
3. Prioritizes work orders according to management company standards and resident needs and determines the appropriate resources necessary to respond to each work order.
4. Manages and coordinates compliance with local, state and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes.
5. Responsible for interviewing, screening, checking references, hiring, evaluating, coaching, and terminating all staff within Maintenance and Housekeeping Departments.
6. Responsible for quality of work of housekeepers and other personnel in Maintenance.
7. Schedules and monitors all staff labor within the budget of the building.
8. Reviews all apartments when a resident moves out and determines what needs to be done to make it ready for a new resident.
9. Directs maintenance and/or housekeeping staff, as appropriate, to ensure apartment is move-in ready, using appropriate checklists and tools.
10. Ensures the outside of the property is maintained, and directs landscaping, snow removal, and garbage/trash removal by staff and/or contractors as appropriate.
11. Maintains inventory control for all general supplies, parts and equipment for necessary repairs and maintenance. Maintains all required engineering files.
12. Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem. Works within the legal scope of local and state codes.
13. Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and takes necessary precautions. Implements policies and procedures for staff related to such precautions.
14. Assesses property damage and files property damage claims in accordance with company policy.
15. Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed.
16. Maintains office, shops, and mechanical areas within company standards.
17. Develop and implement safety policies and procedures.
18. Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assists others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
19. Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred in Business, or a field related to the position.
• Minimum three years' experience as maintenance staff preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and company regulations.
• Valid State Driver's License required for vehicle travel, as needed.
• Able to paint, vacuum, climb into attics, and perform work off a ladder.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, interpersonal and mediation skills, ability to evaluate workers' performance.

Apply today to learn why Distinctive Living is a certified Great Place to Work!