Manager I - Plant Manager

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Wichita Falls, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Manager I (Plant Manager) perform routine (journey-level) technical, managerial, and complex project management work. The Plant Manager is responsible for directing projects and activities of the physical plant of the facility.  Work involves planning, coordinating, scheduling, and supervising all facility utility services, grounds and buildings, equipment maintenance and repairs, including small construction projects, vehicle operations, and repairs and maintenance, including replacement scheduling. The Plant Manager is also responsible for the development of work procedures and performance standards in conformance with administrative and/or professional policies. The Plant Manager is an authority on all applicable codes and regulations including accreditation standards, Fire, Life Safety, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical. Prepares reports as required. Plans and monitors contract projects. The Plant Manager is responsible for evaluating onsite work performed by contractors to ensure all measures of the contract are met according to NFPA, NEC, TAC, and Life Safety codes. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

• Knowledge in plant maintenance operations, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, roads and grounds, and motor pool.
• Knowledge with the Life Safety Code
• Knowledge of applicable accreditation standards
• Knowledge in developing maintenance policies and procedures
• Knowledge of CAFM (Computer Assisted Facilities Management) or other electronic facility management programs.
• Knowledge of fleet operations
• Skills in written and verbal communication
• Skills in developing and maintaining working partnerships with all areas of the facility.
• Skills in conducting performance evaluations and developing staff.
• Skills in developing building/floor plans.
• Skills in reading and developing construction plans and requests.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and use data in decision making.
• Ability to develop staff and maintain an effective working culture.
• Ability to use software for floor plans such as Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD
• Ability to use a computer and applicable software (i.e. Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Ability to work with and manage contractors.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a related field (such as trade school certification in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Carpentry) is generally preferred and a minimum of six months experience required OR
• Associate degree and a minimum of twenty-four months’ experience required
• OR
• No degree and a minimum of forty-eight months’ experience.
• Five years’ experience in a leadership position managing multiple maintenance functions or shops.
• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure, certification, or registration in one of the four (4) specialty fields (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, supervises, and provides leadership to and maintains a fully staffed and trained maintenance department consisting of electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, carpenters, painters, automotive mechanics, and groundskeepers.
• Oversees the plans, specifications, etc., for small internal construction and renovation projects, as well as selected equipment replacement.
• Monitors and manages project costs to ensure that projects are completed within budget.
• Reviews and approves requisitions submitted to Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS), supervises contract expenditure tracking, and approves credit card purchases.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, HHSC's Facility Support Services (FSS) Maintenance & Construction, governmental jurisdictions, outside vendors, and customers in a collaborative manner.
• Develops reports and uses data in driving improvements, monitoring effective and efficient service delivery, and satisfying compliance with appropriate rules and regulations.
• Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures to leadership.
• Takes the lead in submitting capital project requests.
• Evaluates Requests for Proposals (RFP's) on new projects to determine the best value for a project.
• Ensures that evaluation is fair and impartial.
• Makes recommendations on proposals.
• Works with PCS to select vendors for project award.
• Monitors and manages project quality to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.
• Maintains compliance with agency, facility, accrediting agencies, and other regulatory agencies as appropriate to maintenance functions.
• Communicates on a regular basis with facility leadership and customers on maintenance operations and project updates.
• Reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management.
• Chairs the Maintenance Department Quality Improvement Team (QIT) and serves as a member of the Environment of Care (EC) Committee, as well as other committees as assigned.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates the annual Utility Management Plan to establish, maintain, and continually provide a reliable utility systems management program to promote a safe, controlled, and comfortable environment of care for patients, visitors, and personnel at the facility by the assessment and minimalization of risks of utility failures and to ensure the operational reliability of the utility systems.
• Participates in the development of the facility Environment of Care plans which includes Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Management, Life Safety, Utility Systems, and Medical Equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree