Director of Plant Operations

Franciscan Ministries•Auburn, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for directing and overseeing the plant operations, maintenance, transportation, and security functions of the community in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This is a "hands on" management position where you will perform the majority of repair and replacement of systems and equipment internally. You will manage and oversee all capital projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to all pertinent safety, state, and federal regulations. You will serve as a liaison to contractors, vendors, and the corporate office, and identify and recommend capital needs to the Executive Director. You will also prepare and maintain the department budget, direct and oversee the safety, security, and fire protection and prevention programs, and oversee preventative maintenance functions for the community. Additionally, you will direct and oversee the campus transportation program, including scheduling, vehicle maintenance, and personnel supervision. You will develop, maintain, and implement universal precautions and waste disposal policies and procedures to assure a sanitary environment and that aseptic/isolation techniques are followed. You will monitor and manage construction projects for the community through completion as needed, represent the community at meetings and in processes with local officials and governing agencies, track project budgets, and maintain project files. You will also review payment applications, change orders, and invoices, anticipate and expedite requests for input in design and construction, review plans and specs prior to bidding, review submittals of project components, and coordinate and assist in the procurement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). You will perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required
Universal HVAC certification required
3+ years supervisory experience in a maintenance/plant operations/construction related field
Superb communication skills and professionalism
Ability to read and analyze blueprints, diagrams, and complex instruction/maintenance manuals

Nice To Haves

additional technical certifications/licenses preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, implement and direct the maintenance department and its programs and activities.
Function as “hands on” manager, performing majority of repair and replacement of systems and equipment internally.
Manage and oversee all capital projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to all pertinent safety, state, federal regulations.
Serve as liaison to contractors, vendors, and the corporate office.
Identify and recommend capital needs to Executive Director.
Prepare and maintain department budget.
Direct and oversee the safety, security and fire protection and prevention programs in accordance with company policy, state, federal, county and OSHA regulations.
Oversee preventative maintenance functions for the community and assign personnel to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Direct and oversee campus transportation program, including scheduling, maintenance of vehicles, and supervision of personnel.
Develop, maintain and implement universal precautions and waste disposal policies and procedures to assure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times and that aseptic / isolation techniques are followed by all department associates.
Monitor and manage construction projects for the community through completion as needed.
Represent the community at meetings and in processes with local officials and governing agencies.
Track project budget and maintain project files.
Review all payment applications, changing orders and invoices as needed.
Anticipate and expedite requests for input in design and construction.
Review plans and specs prior to bidding process.
Review submittal of project components.
Coordinate and assist in the procurement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.