Job Summary:
Plant Operations Director 

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.

Essential Functions: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.

Additional Information

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).