Director of Plant Operations

Director of Plant Operations – Full Time

At Arbour Hospital – Jamaica Plain, we work diligently and compassionately to provide patients and their families with high-quality care and service excellence across a continuum of specialized behavioral health services. We have proudly served the residents of the greater Boston area since 1909. Our medical staff consists of psychiatrists who average 20 years of practice at our facility, providing a solid and trusted foundation for our patient-focused approach to behavioral healthcare. We are an important community resource for a wide range of vital behavioral healthcare services. We treat primary psychiatric and substance abuse disorders and constantly strive to meet the needs of our communities with treatment that address individualized behavioral health needs. We stand ready to provide compassionate care through inpatient treatment and a strong continuum of aftercare services, community-based programs, and day treatment.

Responsibilities

The Director of Plant Operations is responsible for managing and organizing the operations of the facility, including maintenance, housekeeping, grounds, and security while maintaining compliance with all applicable codes, standards of government and regulatory agencies. This position also serves as the facility’s Safety Officer and serves on the Safety/Risk Management Committee. This role chairs the Environment of Care and Emergency Management Committees. The Director provides oversight to the Arbour Hospital campus, which includes the hospital, the four ancillary buildings, storage buildings, and grounds. In addition, the Quincy Center and Arbour Counseling Center fall under this person’s purview.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It’s taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It’s the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient’s family. These experiences solidify your dedication to helping others.

As Director of Plant Operations, you will:

• Be responsible for maintenance, housekeeping, grounds and security while maintaining compliance with all applicable codes
• Serve as the facility’s Safety Officer and serve on the Safety/Risk Management Committee
• Oversee routine inspections of premises and equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical issues and correct them
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures as necessary

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts
• Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

Requirements

• Degree in facility management, equivalent trade school degree, or related field preferred; or equivalent related experience
• Minimum of four (4) years related experience with at least one year of management experience
• Knowledge and experience with reading blueprints and understanding Life Safety Code, NFPA standards and OSHA and Joint Commission regulations
• Understanding of Ohm’s Law and refrigeration theory
• Valid driver’s license

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.