Director of Plant Operations

NewVista Behavioral Health • St Louis, MO

15h • $55 - $80 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Plant Operations plays a critical leadership role in maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors in our psychiatric hospital. This role ensures that all facility systems, safety programs, and physical plant operations meet the unique needs of a behavioral health setting, where environmental safety, ligature risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance are essential to patient care.

Requirements

• 5+ years of facilities or plant operations leadership experience, preferably in a psychiatric hospital, behavioral health, or acute care healthcare setting
• Strong working knowledge of: Joint Commission standards, Environment of Care & Life Safety chapters, CMS Conditions of Participation, Behavioral health safety requirements
• Proven experience leading teams, managing vendors, and responding to emergencies
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance with a patient-centered, therapeutic environment
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare Facilities Management certification (CHFM or equivalent)
• Experience with ligature-resistant design and behavioral health safety standards

Responsibilities

• Direct all facility operations, including maintenance, utilities, grounds, and life safety systems
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, and state regulatory requirements
• Oversee the Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety (LS) programs specific to psychiatric hospitals
• Lead emergency preparedness, disaster response, and safety drills
• Manage preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, and security systems
• Identify, assess, and mitigate ligature risks and environmental safety concerns
• Partner with Nursing, Clinical Leadership, and Quality to support patient safety initiatives
• Supervise facilities staff and contracted vendors; manage departmental budgets
• Support construction, renovation, and equipment projects in active clinical environments
• Ensure documentation readiness for surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Life and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient safety and healing environments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed