Director-Plant Operations

Summary

This role supports various departments; including, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation and dietary. This role will develop, implement, and evaluate the day-to-day functions of environmental services, buildings and grounds, and vehicle operations for the property including areas such as heating, A/C, plumbing, electrical, and repair.

The responsibility of this role is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the environmental services departments in accordance with current federal, state, local, and company standards, guidelines and regulations governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator to assure the departments are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and that an adequate supply of laundry/linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the Patients.  This candidate must have full knowledge of pertinent regulatory agencies and the policies, codes, standards, and regulations for a healthcare environment.

Essential Duties

• Perform, and document, all state-required life safety functions.
• Perform, and document, all required preventative maintenance.
• Ensures all work orders are addressed within 1-business day.
• Keep current fire plan, evacuation plans, disaster plans, OSHA Logs, and SDS (formerly MSDS).
• Responsible for the physical look, and mechanical operation of the building, both inside and out.
• Coordinate with vendors in planning all aspects of the environmental services, including setting priorities and job assignments.
• Manage project budgets to include labor costs and outside vendor costs as needed to meet Operational goals.
• Coordinate renovations and special maintenance projects with the Corporate and Maintenance Consultants.
• Coordinate special projects with the Corporate to assure the Environmental Department is maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary facility.
• Monitor the overall physical plant operation, including maintenance and environmental services.

• Maintain a working knowledge of and ensure compliance with all governmental regulations

Requirements

Requires at least 6 years’ experience in healthcare based Environmental Health and Safety as well as knowledge of healthcare facility operations. Must possess knowledge of requirements of applicable regulatory agencies (i.e.: TJC, OSHA, EPA, CMS etc.) Excellent presentation, facilitation and computer technology skills, strong organization and communication skills and the ability to take initiative, solve problems and improve processes. Requires excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail is a must, as well as be able to successfully prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects and work assignments concurrently.

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, public health, health and safety, engineering, environmental law, or a related field, preferred. High School Diploma required.