Director, Plant Operations

Lifepoint Health•Apex, NC

About The Position

The Director, Plant Operations leads hospital facilities operations, including maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment; facilities management and engineering; loss prevention; telecommunications; and hospital-wide safety. The role establishes and monitors policies, preventive maintenance programs, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The Director serves as Safety Officer and coordinates emergency response and corrective actions. The position coordinates vendors and contractors, supports Joint Commission preparedness, oversees preventive maintenance scheduling, work order prioritization, and documentation, and supports utility systems management and environment-of-care rounding. It maintains basic computer records and communicates with leadership and staff. Lifepoint Health describes itself as a community-based care organization with a mission of Making Communities Healthier. It operates across 29 states and emphasizes meaningful careers, inclusive employment, and care that promotes healing, hope, dignity, and value.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of hospital operations and Joint Commission preparedness is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor existing 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 logging of files and records, and cost accounting of time, materials, and supplies for each requisition or work order.
Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure 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 development of departmental safety programs.
Prepare and present reports on safety management activities to the Quality Council.
Act as Safety Officer, leading emergency response and initiating 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.
Maintain basic computer records and communicate effectively with leadership and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.