Plant Operations Director
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University of Vermont Health is hiring a Plant Operations Director. The Plant Operations Director leads the engineering and maintenance department, overseeing building maintenance, biomed, and hazardous waste across all PMC locations and Helen Porter. They ensure physical structures, life‑safety codes, and regulatory compliance with CMS, OSHA, HVAC, medical equipment, electrical and utility systems, while providing direction and performance management for staff.
Key focus areas include Provide direction, coaching and performance management for the Plant Operations manager and technicians, Oversee all work provided by the Plant Operations department, and Coordinate with other leaders across the organization and UVM Health Network to address facility‑related projects, safety concerns and challenges.
Successful candidates bring 5 Years Facilities Management Experience, Professional Licensure, and Healthcare Facility Experience. Important skills include Basic HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Boilers, Hazardous Material Management, and Safety Management.
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Plant Operations Director
Job Details
Job Ref:
R0080236
Category:
Leadership
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Location:
115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753
Department:
Porter - Plant Operations
Job Type:
Regular
Primary Shift:
Day
Hours:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Hours per Week:
40
Weekend Needs:
Other
Pay Rate:
$52.34 - $78.51 per hour
Please submit cover letterand resume for consideration.
Job Summary:
The Plant Operations Director has overall departmental leadership responsibilities for building maintenance, Biomed and Hazardous Waste for all PMC locations and Helen Porter. The Plant Ops Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and supervising assigned activities of the Engineering/Maintenance Department functions in maintaining the physical structures, Life Safety Codes, compliance with regulatory standards to include CMS, OSHA and standards for HVAC, medical equipment, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition. Provides direction, coaching and performance management for the Plant Operations manager and technicians. Oversees all work provided by the Plant Operations department. Coordinates with other leaders across the organization and UVM Health Network to address and partner on all facility related projects, safety concerns and challenges. This position will also be a member of the University of Vermont Health Network Facilities Leadership Council.
Education:
- College education in maintenance, or Technical Education in a building trade with State licensure is preferred.
Experience:
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5 years of Facilities Management experience necessary. Healthcare facility experience preferred but not required.
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Basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, hazardous material and safety management experience required. Professional licensure required.
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Thorough understanding of healthcare facility regulations preferred.
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Excellent communication, team building skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task.
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Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and comfort with business strategy implementation, cost controls, productivity enhancement, and operating in a politically sensitive environment.
Incentives Available:Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Terms and eligibility apply.
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