Plant Operations Supervisor

Position Summary

The Plant Operations Supervisor supports the System Assistant Director of Facility Services in coordinating the daily activities of plant operations and maintenance of the hospital. This role serves as the technical and operational resource for facility staff and vendors, helping prioritize work, ensure regulatory readiness, and maintain the hospital’s physical environment in a safe and operational condition.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates daily maintenance and repair activities for building systems, utilities, and grounds.
• Provides work direction and technical guidance to facilities staff; assists with task prioritization and workflow coordination.
• Assists in scheduling maintenance, repairs, alterations, and minor construction.
• Performs and/or supports maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, emergency power, and fire/life safety systems.
• Identifies equipment or infrastructure concerns and communicates recommended corrective actions to leadership.
• Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation and responds to facility emergencies.
• Daily coordination of plant operations activities
• Regulatory readiness and documentation accuracy
• Timely completion of preventive maintenance and work orders
• Communication of facility risks and operational needs
• Supporting a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

• Promotes safe work practices and ensures adherence to hospital safety procedures.
• Maintains continuous survey readiness with DNV, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, and Environment of Care standards.
• Assists with regulatory surveys, documentation, and corrective action follow-up.
• Collaborates with Safety/Security for fire and life safety inspections and testing.
• Supports ICRA and ILSM implementation for construction and renovation activities.
• Affirms energy management program compliance.

Preventive Maintenance & Work Orders

• Oversees preventive maintenance completion and CMMS work order flow.
• Reviews completed work for accuracy and quality.
• Tracks deficiencies and escalates unresolved issues.
• Coordinates vendors and specialty contractors as directed by leadership.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serves as the daily liaison between departments and Facility Services.
• Reports facility conditions, risks, and work progress to the System Director Facility Services.
• Helps coordinate priorities between clinical operations and maintenance activities.
• Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.

Inventory & Budget Support

• Maintains stock levels of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Assists with cost tracking and provides input for budget planning.
• Maintains repair and replacement documentation.

Staff Support

• Provides training support and reinforces department standards.
• Mentors technicians and helps ensure competency.
• Assigns daily work and verifies completion.
• Escalates performance or conduct concerns to the Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical trade school or certifications preferred
• 5+ years healthcare maintenance or plant operations experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital building systems and regulatory standards
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or stationary engineer license (preferred)
• Healthcare Facilities Management (CHFM) preferred but not required

Knowledge Requirements

• DNV or TJC / CMS Conditions of Participation
• NFPA Life Safety Code
• Environment of Care standards
• Medical gas and emergency power systems
• Preventive maintenance programs (CMMS)