Director of Plant Operations - Behavioral Health Setting

UHS$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in facility management or related field preferred
  • Minimum of four years related experience
  • At least one year of management experience
  • Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation
  • Ability to read blueprints and understand Life Safety Code and OSHA regulations
  • Certification in plant management preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the Plant and continuously improve services
  • Plan and direct Maintenance department operations
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements
  • Manage staff and contractors for operational efficiency
  • Plan repairs and maintain hospital buildings and equipment
  • Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
  • Communicate effectively and clearly

Benefits

  • Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive compensation with generous paid time off
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Discounted pet, automotive, and homeowners insurance
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

Website: https://highlandsbhs.com

Come join our team and love what you do! We are currently hiring a Director of Plant Operations for Highlands Behavioral Health System! The Director of Plant Operations (DPO) is responsible for the overall quality and safety of the physical facility including developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures that meet all regulatory and compliance needs to create a safe environment for patients, employees, and visitors. The DPO manages and organizes the operations of the facility, including IT, housekeeping and dietary, while maintaining compliance with all applicable codes, standards of government, and regulatory agencies. This position is part of the leadership team, and as such, develops and maintains good working relationships with all other departments.

Job Duties/Responsibilites:
  • Responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of the Plant and ongoing assessment and improvement of all services
  • Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the operations of the Maintenance department.
  • Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements, including Joint Commission Standards, Life Safety Code, NFPA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and Local agencies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Manages staff and contractors to adequately to ensure and maintain the efficient and safe operation of all hospital buildings.
  • Plans, predicts, maintains and repairs building and equipment. Utilizes energy management and tracking tools in order to maintain efficient utility operations.
  • Develops and manages operating and capital budgets.
  • Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
  • Computer/Software programs: Type 35+ WPM, Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to learn specialized plant management systems and data entry.
Benefit & Reward Highlights
    • Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
    • Student Loan Repayment Program.
    • Challenging and rewarding work environment
    • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
    • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
    • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
    • Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance
    • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
    • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
    • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
    • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
    • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Benefits Service Center (ehr.com)
  • Questions or concerns? Contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].

    Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Qualifications

Requirements:

Education: Degree in facility management or related field preferred; or equivalent in related experience.

Experience: A minimum of four (4) years related experience, at least one year of management experience, and thorough knowledge and experience with Joint Commission accreditation, reading blueprints and understand Life Safety Code and OSHA Regulations along with Title 22 and Title 24 knowledge.

Certification: Certification in plant management preferred.

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