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Maintenance / Plant Operations Director
Vantage Senior Care
Chicagoland Area, IL
Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
Join a Growing Leader in Senior Living!
Vantage Senior Care is growing, and we're looking for experienced Maintenance / Plant Operations Directors to join our team throughout the Chicagoland area!
As we continue to grow and expand our senior living communities, we are seeking dependable, motivated, and hands-on maintenance professionals who take pride in their work and are passionate about creating safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments for our residents.
At Vantage Senior Care, we believe strong leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence are essential to the success of our communities. We offer the opportunity to join a growing organization where your experience, leadership, and contributions truly make a difference.
About the Role
The Maintenance / Plant Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance, safety, and physical operations of a senior living community.
This is a hands-on, working leadership position. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being actively involved in day-to-day maintenance operations while providing leadership and support to the maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry departments.
We are looking for individuals who are proactive, organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced senior living environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry departments.
- Lead, schedule, train, and support departmental team members.
- Perform hands-on maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance throughout the community.
- Maintain resident apartments, common areas, building systems, equipment, and grounds.
- Monitor and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, call systems, and other essential building systems.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and community standards.
- Coordinate required fire safety inspections, drills, testing, and equipment maintenance.
- Manage outside vendors, contractors, and maintenance-related projects.
- Oversee apartment inspections, room turns, and move-in/move-out preparations.
- Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and urgent community needs.
- Assist with departmental budgets, purchasing, inventory, and capital improvement projects.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, and preventive maintenance documentation.
- Work collaboratively with Executive Directors and community leadership teams to ensure efficient daily operations.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or plant operations.
- Ability to perform hands-on repairs and troubleshooting.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize urgent maintenance needs.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining a safe environment.
Strongly Preferred:
- Previous experience in senior living, assisted living, supportive living, memory care, healthcare, or long-term care.
- Prior experience as a Maintenance Director, Plant Operations Director, Facilities Manager, or similar leadership position.
- Experience supervising maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry departments.
- Familiarity with healthcare or senior living regulatory requirements and life safety standards.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies as required.
- Ability to bend, kneel, climb, reach, push, pull, and perform physical maintenance duties.
- Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions.
- Availability to respond to occasional after-hours maintenance emergencies.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities to grow with an expanding senior living organization.
- A collaborative and supportive leadership environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents and team members.
- A hands-on leadership role with variety and responsibility.
- The opportunity to contribute to the continued success and growth of our communities.
Grow Your Career With Us!
If you are an experienced Maintenance or Plant Operations professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we want to hear from you!
Join Vantage Senior Care and become part of a growing team dedicated to providing exceptional senior living environments throughout the Chicagoland area.
Apply today and explore the opportunities available.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $68,000