Director of Plant Operatsion - Recovery

Summit BHC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Plant Operations is responsible for the overall maintenance and regulatory compliance of the facility’s buildings, grounds, fixtures, and equipment. Areas of responsibility may include safety, security, maintenance, facilities, materials management, and housekeeping. The Director serves as the organization’s emergency management and safety officer and supervises and coordinates department staff. This is an onsite, non-remote position at Wooded Glen Recovery Center in Henryville, Indiana. The role oversees facility maintenance, safety and security programs, emergency preparedness, equipment and systems maintenance, regulatory inspections, vendors, supplies, staffing, and the maintenance budget. The Director may also provide onsite coverage for other programs, develop and execute programs, provide training or case consultation, and cover Administrator On Call duties during and after program hours as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Five or more years of experience in maintenance or facility operations required.
Knowledge of standard and safe maintenance practices, procedures, and tools in general building and maintenance trades.
Three or more years of construction or maintenance supervisory/management experience required.
Valid state driver’s license if required by the state and facility.
CPR certification and de-escalation training may be required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Must be available for snow removal and transporting staff using company vehicles during inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical field, or two or more years of college-level construction-trade education.
Experience in a healthcare facility.
Certification or licensure in a trade such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee facility maintenance and ensure physical-environment and emergency-management standards comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
Oversee general building maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs, and electrical work; ensure projects are timely, safe, within budget, and meet cleaning and safety standards.
Conduct regular physical-environment inspections; identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and compliance issues; and maintain facility safety records.
Identify and prioritize important issues and collaborate with department and corporate leaders as needed.
Communicate instructions, expectations, and timelines clearly and concisely.
Coordinate and report on the Safety and Security Program with the Safety Committee, and intervene in situations posing immediate threats to life, health, equipment, or buildings.
Ensure staff participate in fire-safety and disaster-preparedness drills and annual fire-safety training.
Lead internal and external emergency-management programs, respond promptly to facility fires and disasters, and assist with emergency plans.
Ensure preventive maintenance and documentation for equipment and systems, including vehicles, housekeeping equipment, water and sewage systems, emergency and primary electrical systems, telephone systems, fire alarms, and heating and cooling systems.
Lead department staff as applicable, including hiring, orientation, performance assessment and management, motivation, training, scheduling, and coaching.
Maintain productivity aligned with client census and curtail unnecessary overtime or excessive staff hours.
Manage staff scheduling and maintain a contingency staffing plan.
Maintain staff accountability for job performance, quality, safety, attendance, policy compliance, behavior, and code of conduct.
Identify staff educational needs and ensure staff attend relevant education programs.
Maintain building interiors, exteriors, and grounds in all seasons; be available for snow removal and for transporting staff in company vehicles during inclement weather.
Determine equipment, materials, and supply needs; order items and maintain inventories.
Coordinate and supervise facility regulatory inspections conducted by outside agencies.
Inspect work performed by internal and external workers to ensure standards are met and the facility remains sanitary, attractive, safe, and orderly.
Plan and monitor the maintenance budget and seek to reduce costs while maintaining quality services.
Manage outside service vendors and contractors and coordinate their work.
Keep the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database up to date.
Provide onsite coverage for other programs when needed; develop and execute programs according to market needs; and provide training, case consultation, or Administrator On Call coverage during and after program hours as needed.
Perform assigned Leadership Rounds, observe and identify physical-environment, safety, and infection-control concerns, and provide real-time education on new facility processes.