Plant Operations Director - Independent Living

Plant Operations Director - Independent Living   We are seeking an experienced and skilled Plant Operations Director (POD) with a background in Independent Living to join our growing team of professionals at The Commons in Lincoln, a 33-acre Benchmark Senior Living CCRC community. The POD is primarily responsible for all maintenance, housekeeping and IT functions within the Independent Living community on campus. The POD of Independent Living will be expected to have a hands-on role in the maintenance operation, campus expansion, as well as manage administrative functions. This is a full time role reporting directly to the Campus Executive Director.       As the POD, you will use your maintenance skills to oversee vendors and sometimes perform various hands-on tasks including HVAC, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance. In addition, you will  interact with the staff and 200 residents, regional team and oversee Independent Living staff, payroll, operational expenses including supply and capital expenditures.   Responsibilities Coordinate people and tasks to accomplish repairs and alterations to buildings, equipment and systems Provide technical support, product information, research, and quality assurance guidance  Establish and monitor a preventative maintenance program that will promote a sense of well-being and aesthetic appeal for residents and staff Maintain OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and fire code compliance Manage the IT function in collaboration with regional IT team Other maintenance functions as required Requirements Understanding of all applicable life safety regulations Demonstrated experience and ability to run a successful maintenance, housekeeping and IT department, preferably in an independent living setting Strong working knowledge of applicable building systems, including mechanical/electrical/plumbing with an emphasis on HVAC Good communication skills  Previous supervisory experience Diagnostic abilities and technical skills Understand the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste   As a community leader at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 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