Director, Plant Operations

Leads facilities operations for the hospital, including maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment; facilities management and engineering; loss prevention; telecommunications; and hospital-wide safety. Establishes and monitors policies, preventive maintenance programs, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Serves as Safety Officer and coordinates emergency response and corrective actions.

• Monitor existing policies, procedures, and programs for effectiveness; update as needed.
• Develop, implement, administer, and modify programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment through effective use of personnel and materials.
• Ensure complete and accurate logging of files/records and cost accounting of time, materials, and supplies for each requisition or work order.
• Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure conformance with established standards and regulations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise facilities management and engineering, loss prevention management, and telecommunications.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the hospital-wide safety program.
• Partner with department leaders on safety management and the development of departmental safety programs.
• Prepare and present reports on safety management activities to the Quality Council.
• Act as Safety Officer, leading emergency response and initiating immediate corrective actions for life-threatening conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Coordinates vendors/contractors and supports Joint Commission preparedness. Oversees preventive maintenance scheduling, work order prioritization, and documentation. Supports utility systems management and environment-of-care rounding. Maintains basic computer records and communicates effectively with leadership and staff.

Education/Experience: One (1) year certificate from a college/technical school or three (3) years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge: Utility systems management; hospital operations and Joint Commission preparedness (highly preferred).

Skills: Effective English communication (verbal and written); basic computer proficiency; organization, supervision, and problem-solving; ability to balance multiple priorities and make timely decisions.