Director of Plant Operations

UHS•Independence, MO

18h

About The Position

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is actively hiring a Director of Plant Operations to oversee public utilities, security systems (alarms, access controls, etc.), HVAC systems, physical plant operations, housekeeping, dietary, grounds landscaping as well as managing capital projects. The name Three Trails was selected to honor the historical significance of the city of Independence as the starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. The logo icon is a compass, which is symbolic of wayfinding, and metaphorically the personal journey to recovery. The groundbreaking for the new hospital was held in January 2025. Beam topping was held in July 2025. The facility is expected to open in the second half of 2026. Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will: Serve children and adolescents, adults and seniors with innovative and evidence-based inpatient behavioral healthcare focused on individual needs and comfort. Create more than 200 new, full-time jobs including nurses, clinicians, therapists, technicians and administrative staff, when the facility is fully operational. Be located at the intersection of I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, adjacent to the Children’s Mercy Hospital Outpatient Clinics. Feature 120 licensed beds ready to meet the mental health needs of the surrounding community. Span more than 88,000 square feet, and will include an activity yard and gym. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or related field.
A minimum of five (5) years facilities management or related experience with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
Must have experience with reading blueprints and understand Life Safety Codes, Joint Commission and other regulatory Standards and OSHA Regulations.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a psychiatric facility highly preferred.
HVAC Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in the development and revision of all policies and procedures related to Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) compliance.
Conducts various maintenance inspections and safety surveys to ensure a safe environment according to various local, state and federal regulations and other applicable standards.
Monitors all environments for safe practices.
Conducts safety rounds with other EOC committee members and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
Manages housekeeping services and ensures clean and sanitary conditions in all areas of the environment including patient care and non-patient care buildings and offices.
Oversees the management of all daily food production activities.