Hospital Plant Operations Director

CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION•Grants, NM

1d•$80,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operations Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the facility, ensuring a safe, clean, compliant, and efficient environment that supports the organization’s mission while optimizing costs, regulatory compliance, and service quality. The role directs facility maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, capital projects, security oversight, and long-term facility planning. It also manages operating and capital budgets, leads teams, supports continuous improvement, and serves as a liaison with vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The position is onsite and full-time during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; occasional flexibility may be required. It involves frequent facility-wide rounds and on-call availability for emergencies. The director must be able to walk, stand, and navigate all areas of the facility, including mechanical rooms, roofs, and grounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; experience may be substituted for education.
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in plant operations or facilities management, including at least 5 years in a multi-department supervisory role.
Demonstrated experience managing maintenance.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, including NFPA, OSHA, TJC/CMS, and FDA food codes.
Strong budget and financial management skills.
Strategic thinking and operational excellence.
Strong leadership, team development, and change-management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proven problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
High integrity and commitment to regulatory compliance and safety.
Ability to walk, stand, and navigate all areas of the facility, including mechanical rooms, roofs, and grounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or equivalent credentials.
Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and energy-management programs.
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Responsibilities

Direct facility maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, repairs, and capital projects for buildings, grounds, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, NFPA, TJC/CMS if applicable, EPA, and ADA requirements.
Develop and manage the Plant Operations annual operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Lead long-term facility planning, including space utilization, infrastructure upgrades, and energy-management initiatives.
Provide oversight of the Security Department to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, residents, staff, and visitors.
Develop and enforce security policies, emergency preparedness plans, access control systems, and incident response protocols.
Partner with local law enforcement and coordinate investigations as needed.
Recruit, train, mentor, and retain high-performing teams; maintain appropriate staffing levels and productivity standards.
Champion continuous improvement and customer-service excellence programs.
Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reports on KPIs, budget variance, regulatory compliance, and service metrics to senior leadership.
Serve as a key member of the facility’s Emergency Management and Environment of Care committees.
Act as the primary liaison with vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies for areas under the director’s responsibility.

Benefits

Medical plan with employee costs of $47 biweekly; employees and enrolled household dependents can access hospital and clinic services without a co-pay.
Employer covers 100% of employee dental and vision benefits.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 3.5%, vested at 2 years, and Roth IRA.
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off, with a maximum rollover of 520 hours; new hires can access PTO after 60 days.
New Mexico sick leave.
Six holidays per year.
Gym discounts at three local locations.
Housing assistance or fuel stipend for employees residing more than 65 miles from the facility, subject to availability.
Relocation bonus up to $5,000.
Retention bonuses up to $3,500 every five years, starting at the fifth year as a full-time employee.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for approved programs and up to $10,000 for a master’s degree or higher in leadership roles.
Reimbursement for approved job-specific certifications and an additional $0.75 to the hourly rate for each certification obtained.
Employee referral rewards up to $2,000 for qualifying hires who complete 90 days of active employment in a regular full-time position.