Director of Plant Operations

The Plant Operations Director will ensure the maintenance of safe, clean healthy physical environment for patients, staff and guests of the organization. The activities listed below are not all inclusive; however, they are indicative of the types of activities normally performed and overseen by the Plant Operations Director:

Essential Duties:

• Schedule work based upon established priorities, budgetary constraints and agreed upon plan of preventative maintenance.
• Ensure that orders for parts, equipment, selected services and supplies are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manages plat operation staff according to existing policies, procedures, budgetary constraints and safe practices.
• Establish and maintain a quality assurance program whereby appropriate evaluation of products and service is easily discernible.
• Oversees the inspection of areas within facility to ensure that standards of cleanliness and safety are being maintained according to established policy and regulatory requirements.
• Selects, trains, and schedules the activities of staff performing a variety of housekeeping activities.
• Initiates the requisition and issuance of housekeeping supplies; coordinates maintenance repairs.
• Services as the department fiscal manager.
• Carries out personnel management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening and selection, orientation training and development, performance management, and employee relations functions Performs related duties as requested.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

Education and/or Licensure – High School or equivalent required. Technical training a plus.

Experience –

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in operations, facilities and maintenance work preferred. 3-5 years in a leadership position managing others is required.
• Ability to read technical blue print information, write policies, management and supervisory skills required.
• Experience with OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission requirements and standards within a health or hospital environment preferred.
• Additional Requirements – Valid TX Driver’s License.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work productively with other department heads and personnel.

• Ability to work with professionals from many outside partners and organizations.
• Usually works forty (40) hours per week, including weekends.
• Ability to successfully manage conflict, negotiating “win-win” solutions.
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.
• Exceptional follow through on tasks and assignments
• Must possess leadership qualities and be able to supervise and secure the cooperation of staff.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

Perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.
• Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze.
• Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another
• While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.