Manager, Plant Operations - Full Time, Days (East Los Angeles) - 10289

Los Angeles Community Hospitals•Los Angeles, CA

23d•$103 - $141

About The Position

The Manager of Plant Operations oversees engineering staff and functions while maintaining an advanced level of skills and expertise. The role plans, organizes, coordinates, and ensures timely completion of Plant Services, Bio-Med, EVS, and Security activities at assigned hospitals. It maintains hospital physical structures, HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems, utilities, and grounds in safe, operational condition. The manager plans and coordinates regulatory requirements and documentation for Life Safety, Utilities, Hazardous Materials, and Security, and ensures prescribed emergency procedures are carried out, including applicable staff training. The position must meet requirements set by The Joint Commission, NFPA, and authorities having jurisdiction. The manager oversees daily department operations, including corrective and preventive maintenance, the work order system, and troubleshooting for assigned facilities. The role ensures regulatory compliance, appropriate staffing and workforce management, and provides guidance, training, and leadership to staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Seven years of plant operations experience, including at least two years of previous supervisory experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Knowledge of fire life safety systems, hazardous materials, and utility management.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory CMS and TJC requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to make accurate observations in varied situations, including emergencies and adverse or potentially hazardous conditions.
Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment to resolve issues.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate daily department operations, including corrective and preventive maintenance for equipment, management of the work order system, and troubleshooting issues at assigned facilities.
Structure and lead regular staff meetings and provide timely updates to leadership, including hospital administrators.
Implement operational objectives, goals, and strategies supporting departmental strategic outcomes for capital equipment, replacement, and maintenance.
Ensure hospitals and maintenance staff comply with federal, state, city, and local regulatory agencies and organizations, including OSHPD, CMS, TJC, CDPH, fire departments, and city ordinances.
Consult with each site regarding compliance, perform routine Environment of Care (EOC) rounds, and keep the facilities team current on regulatory and compliance matters.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and oversee contracts, contract labor, orientation, and evaluation.
Provide staff oversight and guidance, including audits of activities and documentation.
Manage scheduling and staffing, coaching, training, hiring, firing, counseling, performance evaluations, competencies, and payroll processes.
Manage staff in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and legal guidelines.
Interact with, educate, mentor, and remain available to staff while using a hands-on and collaborative management approach.
Lead or participate in company initiatives, including employee engagement, to support a team-oriented culture.
Promote a safe work environment and positive morale by serving as a coach and role model.
Maintain hospital physical structures, HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems, utilities, and grounds in safe and operative condition.
Plan and coordinate regulatory requirements and documentation for Life Safety, Utilities, Hazardous Materials, and Security.
Ensure emergency procedures are executed as prescribed and provide applicable staff training.