Plant Operations Director

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position organizes, directs and supervises the maintenance and repair program involving buildings and grounds. Also coordinates maintenance and repair activities with functions of other departments in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare’s established policies and procedures.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety
• Staff Development
• Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plans, directs and supervises maintenance programs (heating, cooling, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, oxygen, communications, carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing and similar work.) heavy duty cleaning, grounds care, maintenance of institutional equipment and vehicles. Schedules maintenance on repair, preventative replacement and new installation basis.
  • Orients, instructs and supervises other maintenance personnel. Assigns duties and evaluates performance.
  • Requisitions supplies and equipment for use in department activities.
  • Coordinates work of maintenance department with other department functions so as not to interrupt patient care or normal business functions.
  • Keeps records of work performed and costs involved. Signs off on employee time sheets.
  • Advises and consults with Administrator with maintenance and repair needs concerning structure, equipment and grounds.
  • Able to be on call for emergencies.
  • Inspects all equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and Safety.
  • Inspects building and grounds regularly for compliance with codes, ordinances and safety regulations. Prepares and submits reports, as directed by the Administrator.
  • Able to attend department head meetings, workshops and institutes
  • Be able to perform any or all duties concerned with electricity, plumbing, painting (including resurfacing floors, walls and ceilings) carpentry (including furniture repair and refinishing) Mechanics
    (including equipment and mechanical systems) heating, cooling and water systems, except those services performed under service contract with outside vendors. When an outside contractor performs a service, it is to be supervised by this position.
  • Directs or performs duties concerned with maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways etc. May include gardening, landscaping, and clean-up.
  • Perform or direct heavy custodial duties such as scrubbing and buffing, cleaning of storage and utility areas, washing walls ceilings, outside windows change out screens, change light bulbs in ceiling fixtures and housekeeping duties in very high places, removing and disposing of trash.
  • Run errands, handles incoming and outgoing freight, lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment and other miscellaneous duties as directed by the Administrator.
  • Responsible for the care, maintenance and repairs of institutional property, equipment and grounds as directed by the Administrator
  • Responsible for the care and use of supplies and maintenance equipment used in the performance of these duties
  • Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work areas.
  • Able to cooperate with other employees
  • Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
  • Adheres to proper dress codes
  • Maintains personal cleanliness
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of the TELS Maintenance Program a plus.

Experience

At least 2 years experience in the Healthcare Industry.