Director of Facilities and Plant Operations

Director of Facilities and Plant Operations
Gothenburg Health

Position Summary
Gothenburg Health is seeking a full-time Director of Facilities and Plant Operations. This leadership position will be responsible for the integrity and safety of Gothenburg Health facilities to ensure a safe environment for patient care. This role will be responsible for planning and managing all daily functional aspects of Environmental Services and Plant Operations. The Director of Facilities and Plant Operations oversees the maintenance, functionality and cleanliness of all interior and exterior facility resources and equipment. This job monitors and performs periodic audits to make certain all team members are properly trained and are capable of safely performing their required daily tasking. Ensuring that appropriate supplies and equipment are available for efficient operations is a key part of this role.
This leadership position will be responsible for the integrity and safety of Gothenburg Health facilities to ensure a safe environment for patient care. This role will be responsible for planning and managing all daily functional aspects of Environmental Services and Plant Operations. The Director of Facilities and Plant Operations oversees the maintenance, functionality and cleanliness of all interior and exterior facility resources and equipment. This job monitors and performs periodic audits to make certain all team members are properly trained and are capable of safely performing their required daily tasking. Ensuring that appropriate supplies and equipment are available for efficient operations is a key part of this role.

Key Accountabilities
Evaluates and oversees the interior and exterior of facilities for proper maintenance, cleanliness and care to present facilities to patients and the public that are exceptional in the community and industry

Plan, direct and evaluate all phases of facility maintenance and cleaning to adhere to hospital standards for high quality patient care and safety

Direct teams to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for continued successful operations

Perform root cause analysis to address or prevent chronic failures in hospital systems

Inspect facilities systems such as plumbing, drainage, electrical and structural to identify maintenance issues or hazards

Cultivate relationships with vendors for effective communication and access to supplies, equipment, and construction needs

Recommend selection of vendors, purchasing avenues, and company assets to execute maintenance and EVS operations

Plan work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services are rendered

Orient, develop, and supervise all maintenance and EVS staff

Manage outside services such as pest control, window cleaning, medical and solid waste, and documents destruction for continued and timely completion

Assist or manage portions of construction projects approved by senior management for successful completion

Creates department budget for approval and maintains budget for allocations

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance and/or facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of contract controls, administration and general office procedures

Knowledge of safety practices in handling equipment and hazardous materials

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

About Gothenburg Health
Gothenburg Health is a critical access hospital and clinics located in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This is an opportunity to join a innovative and positive work culture with a growing healthcare provider with unparalleled passion. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes vacation and sick leave, extended illness, health insurance, paid life insurance, paid long term disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer match.

Apply now to begin your journey with Gothenburg Health