Director of Plant Operations

Lifepoint Health•Apex, NC

About The Position

The Director of Plant Operations leads facilities operations at Peak Rehabilitation Hospital, a 52-bed acute rehabilitation facility. The role oversees maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment; facilities management and engineering; loss prevention; telecommunications; and hospital-wide safety. The director establishes and monitors policies, preventive maintenance programs, and documentation to support compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The position also serves as Safety Officer and coordinates emergency response and corrective actions. Additional duties include coordinating vendors and contractors, supporting Joint Commission preparedness, overseeing preventive maintenance schedules and work-order priorities, supporting utility systems management and environment-of-care rounds, maintaining basic computer records, and communicating with hospital leadership and staff. The director reports safety management activities to the Quality Council and partners with department leaders on safety programs.

Requirements

One year of college or technical school certificate, or three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Effective verbal and written English communication.
Basic computer proficiency.
Organization, supervision, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and make timely decisions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of utility systems management.
Knowledge of hospital operations and Joint Commission preparedness (highly preferred).

Responsibilities

Monitor policies, procedures, and programs for effectiveness and update them as needed.
Develop, implement, administer, and modify programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment through effective use of personnel and materials.
Ensure complete and accurate records and cost accounting for time, materials, and supplies associated with requisitions and work orders.
Inspect buildings and grounds for conformance with established standards and regulations.
Plan, organize, direct, and supervise facilities management and engineering, loss prevention management, and telecommunications.
Develop, implement, and monitor the hospital-wide safety program.
Partner with department leaders on safety management and departmental safety programs.
Prepare and present reports on safety management activities to the Quality Council.
Serve as Safety Officer, lead emergency response, and initiate immediate corrective actions for life-threatening conditions.
Coordinate vendors and contractors and support Joint Commission preparedness.
Oversee preventive maintenance scheduling, work-order prioritization, and documentation.
Support utility systems management and environment-of-care rounding.
Perform other duties as assigned.