Director, Plant Operations and Maintenance - MCS

The Director, Plant Operations and Maintenance is responsible for the successful Operations of the Plant, Facilities, Maintenance and Environmental Services of a hospital or healthcare operation. This role will work onsite and alongside hospital staff and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hospital’s plant operations.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to this position or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Five years of progressive management responsibility in a field related to this position with successful multi-site leadership responsibilities.

Minimum seven years extensive experience in Healthcare Environmental Services and Facility Operation Experience

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Provider (CHESP) or Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests, site staff, and MasterCorp employees by written and verbal means.

Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize and delegate as needed.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Bilingual is a plus.

Ability to work irregular hours including weekends and after hours.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Partners with the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, the role is responsible for the physical and structural conditions of hospital facilities and the status of work in progress.

Monitor departmental personnel matters to include interviewing and the hiring of new staff, training, evaluating work performance, promotion, counseling, discipline, and terminations.

Develop, evaluate, and implement departmental policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and standards of work for the cleanliness, infection prevention, maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and building systems.

Participate in the development and applications of standards of safety, quality and productivity for the plant.

Administer and implement the preventative maintenance program to ensure uninterrupted operation of the facilities plant operations. Monitor its applications to assure maximum effectiveness and provides appropriate documentation of the same.

Administer and implement a Corrective Maintenance Program to ensure equipment is attended to as needed.

Coordinate the repair of equipment or recommend the replacement of or additions to equipment.

Work closely with other departments and administration. Negotiate priorities, plan work schedules, make job assignments, order needed materials, supplies and parts. Recommend use of outside specialty contractors as circumstances indicate.

Schedule and supervise maintenance repair work, alterations, remodeling, minor construction and the checkout, installation and servicing of mechanical and electrical equipment and building systems.

Maintain an inventory of parts and supplies to maximize the operational readiness of hospital building systems and equipment with due respect to the limitations of cost, regulations, and relative priorities.

Responsible for the selection and coordination of all maintenance service contractors and ensures all contractual provisions are met along with established codes.

Responsible for developing the annual operating budget, which includes personnel, equipment, materials, and supply needs. Continue to monitor budget after adoption including capital budgeting.

Maintain all NFPA & Life Safety Code Regulations for the hospital.

Oversee the daily performance of the department and ensure the campus & grounds care of the hospital has a uniform and satisfactory landscaped appearance.

Participate in performance improvement programs.

Participate in the Safety or Environment of Care Committee

Maintain compliance with The Joint Commission, DNV, CIHQ, CMS and all applicable federal, state, and local standards pertaining to facilities, EVS & engineering.