What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operations Director position at Elan Westpointe?
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 a certified 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