Director of Plant Operations

About the role

Oceans Healthcare will expand behavioral health services in Jackson, adding new services including an intensive outpatient program. The freestanding hospital will be located on the St. Dominic's campus.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the Plant Operations Department at the facility.
• Directs and supports the Plant Operations Departments at each hospital with all work related to the physical plant and ancillary systems, engineering, grounds, security, and safety.
• Performs surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and has extensive knowledge with TJC, CMS, and other regulatory agencies' requirements.
• Supports the Plant Operations Department at the facility to ensure successful oversight of the hospital's plant operations, safety, and security.
• Oversees the Housekeeping department and works hand-in-hand with the Environment of Care Director on Hospital projects.
• Establishes and oversees the Organization's Plant Operations Program to include facility maintenance, life safety, and housekeeping operations.
• Collaborates with the Corporate Plant Operations Director to review the records for auditing and training (when applicable).
• Leads the process in the facility in obtaining bids.
• Serves as an additional trainer to the facility for Crisis Intervention and De-escalation training.
• Collaborates with the Environment of Care Director when needed to act as an additional competent trainer.
• Conducts audits of the facilities' compliance with Life Safety Standards.
• Prepares and reviews findings with Plant Operations Department staff to determine plans of correction.
• Works collaboratively with the Environment of Care Director and the Corporate Plant Operations Director to ensure plans of correction are appropriate.
• Serves hand-in-hand with the Environment Care Director as the Hospital Safety Officer.
• Schedules regular meetings.
• Provides the Hospital Leadership Team with information and recommendations for ensuring practices and resources are in place to promote a safe workplace for all employees and safe care environment for all patients; additionally coordinates and maintains the Housekeeping Department to ensure the hospital is safely cleaned and well maintained on a daily basis.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years in Facilities Management required; preferred Healthcare experience.
• Experience in management/supervision of a Plant Operations Department including (EVS, Security, Grounds, Biomed, etc.).
• Knowledge of facility buildings, equipment, and utilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree in Engineering preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to perform heavy work or lifting and carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects; climb ladders; and use hand tools.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.