Plant Operations Manager

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plant Operations Manager oversees the maintenance of Carillon’s facilities and grounds; leads and manages the maintenance team; coordinates maintenance of life safety systems; procures services, equipment and materials; and operates within budgetary guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and upholds high standards of professionalism and quality of work throughout the Maintenance Division.
• Oversees the performance of maintenance personnel through supervision and inspections to ensure high quality preventive and repair work.
• Monitors work orders to ensure timely completion and reports work order status on a regular basis.
• Selects, trains, evaluates and disciplines all maintenance personnel.
• Maintains safety records and inspection reports for all facility equipment and infrastructure systems according to regulations and company procedures.
• Coordinates outside contractor support when necessary and cost effective.
• Oversees maintenance of emergency medical and power generating equipment.
• Oversees maintenance of fire and life safety equipment.
• Conducts regular inspections to ensure buildings and grounds remain in compliance with local codes, ordinances and safety regulations.
• Troubleshoots HVAC, mechanical, power, water & wastewater, and other infrastructure systems.
• Trains staff on various maintenance and safety procedures.
• Collaborates with key leaders on maintenance and repair needs concerning the buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Serves as “Life Safety Coordinator” for Carillon.
• Participates in preparing the maintenance budget.
• Operates the department within budget parameters.
• Tracks inventory of department equipment, tools and supplies, and purchases equipment, tools and supplies utilizing Purchase Order system.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of facility structure and infrastructure maintenance.
• Knowledge of contract development and execution.
• Knowledge of supply and equipment acquisition.
• Knowledge of work order / workflow systems and processes.
• Skill in assessing structural and mechanical repair requirements.
• Skill in developing and executing preventive maintenance plans.
• Skill in training subordinates to complete maintenance and repair tasks.
• Skill in coordinating and scheduling major maintenance projects.
• Ability to build and lead effective teams.
• Ability to collaborate with key leaders across functional areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and uphold high standards of craftsmanship and customer service.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS

Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality.  To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: 

• We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
• We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Have a High School diploma/GED.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Have at least five (5) years experience in plant engineering and/or trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, or commercial facility maintenance.
• Three (3) years supervisory experience preferred.

PERSONAL AND PUBLIC CONTACT

The Plant Operations Manager will have personal contact with all levels of Carillon staff, residents, community agencies, government agencies, vendors, and local authorities.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS

Must be able