Director of Plant Operations

Schedule: Day Shift, On-Call/ Emergency Response as Needed Lead a Safe, Therapeutic Healing Environment The Director of Plant Operations plays a critical leadership role in maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors in our psychiatric hospital. This role ensures that all facility systems, safety programs, and physical plant operations meet the unique needs of a behavioral health setting, where environmental safety, ligature risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance are essential to patient care. What You'll Do Direct all facility operations, including maintenance, utilities, grounds, and life safety systems Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, and state regulatory requirements Oversee the Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety (LS) programs specific to psychiatric hospitals Lead emergency preparedness, disaster response, and safety drills Manage preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, and security systems Identify, assess, and mitigate ligature risks and environmental safety concerns Partner with Nursing, Clinical Leadership, and Quality to support patient safety initiatives Supervise facilities staff and contracted vendors; manage departmental budgets Support construction, renovation, and equipment projects in active clinical environments Ensure documentation readiness for surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews What We're Looking For 2+ years of facilities or plant operations leadership experience, preferably in a psychiatric hospital, behavioral health, or acute care healthcare setting Strong working knowledge of: Joint Commission standards Environment of Care & Life Safety chapters CMS Conditions of Participation Behavioral health safety requirements Proven experience leading teams, managing vendors, and responding to emergencies Ability to balance regulatory compliance with a patient-centered, therapeutic environment Must be 21 years of age or older Preferred Qualifications Healthcare Facilities Management certification (CHFM or equivalent) Experience with ligature-resistant design and behavioral health safety standards Why You'll Love It Here (Full-Time Benefits) Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, Vision Generous PTO and paid holidays 401(k) with company contribution Life and disability coverage Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 Student loan forgiveness programs Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient safety and healing environments #J-18808-Ljbffr