Director of Plant Operations

Description

Director of Plant Operations, Full-time, typically M-F 8:00-5:00, must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed. On-call rotation required.
Salaried, Exempt; Non-Union

Position Summary:

Supervises and directs staff in maintenance and laundry. Responsible for physical operation of hospital, long-term care facility, home health & hospice, behavioral health, durable medical equipment and medical clinics. Leads, plans, organizes and controls the operation of the engineering and maintenance department to include functions of forecasting, establishing objectives, programming, scheduling, budgeting and administering policies and procedures affecting facility and grounds maintenance and plant operations. Recommends development of physical facilities. Establishes and administers preventative maintenance. Directs safety, fire control and security. Responsible for changing regulations. Responsible for budget for plant operations.

Requirements

Education:
High school graduate, or GED required. Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for a hospital or similar organization equivalent.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Boiler operator's license, building operator certification, or limited maintenance industrial electrical license or journeyman's card in any building trade required.

Experience:

Five to ten years' progressive experience in supervision and maintenance in installation and construction, as well as maintenance of equipment, utilities and building.

Job Knowledge:
Must have workable knowledge of H.V.A.C. systems & boiler maintenance. Must be familiar with code requirements for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Must know or learn State of Oregon Fire, Life/Safety Codes for healthcare facilities and OHSA requirements.

Skills:
Must be skilled with all hand tools, test equipment, power tools, and grounds equipment. Must be able to read blueprints, building plans, technical manuals. Must be familiar with medical equipment and safety checks. Must be able to interact with other departments and supervisors.

Summary

Employment Requirements:

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.

Salary : $44 - $57