Regional Manager of Plant Operations

-:  A Great Place to Work As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!  -: What You'll Do: As a Regional Manager of Plant Operations our long-term nursing and rehabilitation care centers will rely on your expertise in building systems and facilities management to ensure all structural and mechanical aspects of the center are well maintained and provide a safe and comfortable healing environment for residents, families, and staff.  You will be a resource, consultant, educator, inspector, and leader regarding preventive maintenance, critical system repairs, building improvements and regulatory compliance of the physical plant. The scope of this role will include long-term nursing and rehabilitation care centers across the State of Connecticut. In addition to the key responsibilities below, this individual will step in as the acting Director of Plant Operations / Maintenance Supervisor, and/or Housekeeping Supervisor should a position become vacant at a center, until the role is filled. In addition to the annual salary, this position will come with a company vehicle! Key Responsibilities:Ultimate responsibility for all aspects of preventive maintenance, equipment and mechanical system repairs, and improvements to the long-term care center physical plants across an assigned regionDevelop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure the ongoing operation of critical health care systems and infrastructure Educate long-term care center teams and ensure compliance with all building safety, sanitation, and health codes for plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other building systems in a long-term care nursing and rehabilitation facilityEnsure all applicable life safety, environment of care and fire safety codes including NFPA 101 for healthcare facilities are followedParticipate in the hiring, training, and performance management of maintenance, building trades, housekeeping and other facilities staffAssist in managing facility capital improvement projects, building renovations, and mechanical system upgrades to ensure the buildings, building systems, and properties remain functional over their expected lifespanCollaborate with care center staff to address resident needs related to maintenance, housekeeping and the environment of careOversee all functions of the housekeeping and laundry departments in assigned centersPerforms periodic inspections of the building and grounds to ensure cleanliness and adherence to safety protocolsAssist directors in maintaining housekeeping/laundry department's budgetsAssist the center during state surveys to ensure compliance with all laws/regulations as it pertains to maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry departments  If you are a facilities manager or maintenance director with experience in a long-term care nursing and rehabilitation setting and want to make a difference through the healing power of a safe, functional, and clean environment, we invite you to join our team as a Regional Manager of Maintenance and Facilities. -: What We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits packageComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentThe chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents  -: What You'll Bring: Qualifications of a Regional Manager of Plant Operations include:7+ years managing maintenance, repair and mechanical system improvement projects in a long-term care nursing and rehabilitation or other healthcare environment  Previous experience managing multiple sites is a plusMUST have thorough knowledge of safety, sanitary, health and fire codes applicable to long-term care facilities and building systemsExperience or licensed in a building trade (electrician, plumber, HVAC tech, etc.) is preferred but not requiredExperience in costing, planning and executing capital improvement projects3+ years managing institutional housekeeping or laundry services preferred5+ years of supervisor experienceAbility to lead a decentralized team and influence stakeholders to maintain a safe, functional and clean physical plantAbility to prioritize tasks and manage time efficientlyStrong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standardsAbility to work effectively in a team environment -: We Hire for Heart!National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Created: 2025-03-03