Plant Operations Director at Spring Valley Health Care Services, Inc in Spring Valley, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Spring Valley Health & Rehab is looking for a Plant Operations Director to provide loving and quality care and service to our residents living in our independent, assisted and memory care community. Spring Valley Health & Rehab is proud to be among the 21% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report.

This position is responsible for the day to day operations of the facility regarding equipment, physical plant, and safety systems. To develop and implement a maintenance and/or plant operations department which supports a preventative program and oversees all the repairs within the facility. This position exercises discretion and independent judgment in regards to matters of significance.

This position is an integral role that is the heartbeat of this community. We know that our Team's commitment and relationship with our residents is critical in supporting their quality of life and satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-centric environment, excels in innovation and accountability, and has a love for serving seniors.

KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES
· Directs and participates in the day-to-day operations of the department.
· Directs and sees to completion repairs to the physical plant and all equipment not covered by outside service contracts in accordance with blueprints, operation manuals and manufacturer's specifications.
· Oversees and performs preventative maintenance on all equipment.
· Oversees and performs tasks such as: painting, salt, sanding and shoveling of the grounds, tree trimming, and weeding.
· Oversees and performs installation, replacement, repairs and calibrates pneumatic control systems, thermostats, receiver-controller, fire/smoke alarm system, modulation valves, damper motors, and other systems.
· Uses the maintenance logs on all stations to determine what needs to be repaired and the schedule for repairs.
· Oversees that all audits, drills, and other safety tests / items are completed timely and are in compliance.
· Monitors the maintenance repair log for equipment and other items throughout the community.
· Able to mix chemicals according to the manufacturer recommendations and with the use of safety equipment.
· Check stock supplies as needed and see items are available within budget.
· May assist with moving residents quickly and efficiently to accommodate new admissions on the same day and putting items away according to the resident's wishes.
· Plans and develops the maintenance program (including preventative) so that it meets state and federal regulations.
· Ensure the appearance of the facility is neat and clean.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Spring Valley Health & Rehab is committed to the core values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor. These values, in addition to the significance and impact on the service we provide, determine our priorities, inform our decisions, and represent stability to those we serve.

Hospitality
· Creating a culture that promotes teamwork and collaboration
· Listening attentively and courteously
· Honoring the uniqueness and worth of each individual
· Extending a warm and welcoming atmosphere
· Embracing new ideas, being flexible, and open to change

Stewardship
· Taking initiative and anticipating the needs of others
· Contributing our time and talents responsibly
· Using material, energy, and monetary resources as efficiently as possible
· Being predictive in problem solving

Integrity
· Creating a daily practice of doing the right things
· Being accountable for and being engaged in the commitments we have made
· Building trustworthy relationships with others
· Telling the truth
· Striving for quality and excellence in all we do

Respect
· Cherishing and promoting the worth of all human life
· Valuing the dignity of all work
· Promoting participation of team members in decision making
· Responding timely in communications

Humor
· Embracing creativity and new ideas
· Learning and growing from our mistakes
· Encouraging joy and laughter
· Taking the work, but not ourselves too seriously
· Having fun at work!

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:
· Full-time Day Shift: Monday - Friday
*On-call after-hours required with this position.