Director of Plant Operations

Lifepoint Health • Springfield, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Plant Operations is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or completing all activities of the Plant Operations Department which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition. Responsible for maintaining performance improvement activities within the Plant Operations Department and ensuring Joint Commission preparedness to comply with Environment of Care and Life Safety requirements. Also oversees the Environmental Services Department.

A Director of Plant Operations who excels in this role:

Develops and recommends departmental policies and procedures.
Develops programs to ensure departmental effectiveness.
Monitors existing policies, procedures and programs for effectiveness.
Develops, implements, administers and modifies programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment of the hospital through effective utilization of personnel and materials.
Maintains required documentation for state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of special projects on an ongoing basis.
Assures complete and proper logging of files and records and required cost computation of time spent, materials and supplies used for each completed requisition or work order.
Inspects building and grounds to ensure conformance with established standards and regulations.
Establishes preventive maintenance schedules and prioritizes repair and maintenance work to minimize disruption of hospital operations.

Requirements

• One (1) year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of utility systems management.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospital operations and survey preparedness highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and recommends departmental policies and procedures.
• Develops programs to ensure departmental effectiveness.
• Monitors existing policies, procedures and programs for effectiveness.
• Develops, implements, administers and modifies programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment of the hospital through effective utilization of personnel and materials.
• Maintains required documentation for state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
• Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of special projects on an ongoing basis.
• Assures complete and proper logging of files and records and required cost computation of time spent, materials and supplies used for each completed requisition or work order.
• Inspects building and grounds to ensure conformance with established standards and regulations.
• Establishes preventive maintenance schedules and prioritizes repair and maintenance work to minimize disruption of hospital operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree