Director of Plant Operations

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
- Springfield is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

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The Plant Operations Directoris responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or completing all activities of the Plant Operations Department which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition. Responsible for maintaining performance improvement activities within the Plant Operations Department and ensuring Joint Commission preparedness to comply with Environment of Care and Life Safety requirements.

Also oversees the Environmental Services Department.

• Develops and recommends departmental policies and procedures.
• Develops programs to ensure departmental effectiveness.
• Monitors existing policies, procedures and programs for effectiveness.
• Develops, implements, administers and modifies programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment of the hospital through effective utilization of personnel and materials.
• Maintains required documentation for state, federal and other regulatory agencies.
• Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of special projects on an ongoing basis.
• Assures complete and proper logging of files and records and required cost computation of time spent, materials and supplies used for each completed requisition or work order.
• Inspects building and grounds to ensure conformance with established standards and regulations.
• Establishes preventive maintenance schedules and prioritizes repair and maintenance work to minimize disruption of hospital operations.
• Directs and maintains plant engineering functions of the hospital.
  
  Develops systems to control the efficient and effective use of all utilities.
• Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the functions and activities of facilities management and engineering, loss prevention management and telecommunications.
• Assigns individual tasks, requisitions, supplies and equipment and oversees training.
• Plans for and oversees major repairs, renovations, and new construction.
  
  Serves as the liaison between hospital and contractor during construction phasing and implementation.
• Interprets blueprints, works from sketches or verbal instructions.
• Develops budget for the unit and allocates funds within budget limit to accomplish objectives.
  
  Monitors variance against budget on an ongoing basis.
• Participates in hospital/medical staff committee meetings as requested.
  
  Attends and serves on professional/civic organizations as hospital representative.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of department reports. Prepares periodic reports for management, as required.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars,…