Summary

The Assistant Director of Plant Operations is responsible for managing and organizing the daily activities and operations of the facility including maintenance and grounds keeping while maintaining compliance with all applicable codes, standards of government and regulatory agencies to ensure a safe Environment of Care (EOC) for both patients and employees. The Assistant Director of Plant Ops is also responsible for assisting in supervising the activity of the Maintenance department, performing skilled repairs and constructions duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of hospital buildings, equipment, and hospital grounds. The Assistant Director of Plant Ops is also responsible for operations in the absence of the Director of Plant Operations (DPO) and includes on-call responsibilities.

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Plant Operations is responsible for managing and organizing the daily activities and operations of the facility including maintenance and grounds keeping while maintaining compliance with all applicable codes, standards of government and regulatory agencies to ensure a safe Environment of Care (EOC) for both patients and employees. The Assistant Director of Plant Ops is also responsible for assisting in supervising the activity of the Maintenance department, performing skilled repairs and constructions duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of hospital buildings, equipment, and hospital grounds. The Assistant Director of Plant Ops is also responsible for operations in the absence of the Director of Plant Operations (DPO) and includes on-call responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for managing and organizing the operations of the facility including maintenance and housekeeping.
Ensures hospitals compliance to all applicable codes and standards of government and regulatory agencies
Efficiently diagnoses problems and formulates plans for repair in a timely manner.
Understands operations guidelines for a safe working environment and practices techniques related to such.
General Maintenance and Repair; Carry out routine building maintenance tasks such as replace ceiling tiles; run cables through the ceilings; patch wallpaper, floor tiles and sheet rock; perform routine tests of specialized equipment and documents results appropriately
Plumbing and electrical: Carry out routine plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair; replace, clean and unclog floor drains and other assorted traps and drains as required; install light switches, repair wires and outlets, install light bulbs and tubes in celling and lamps

Requirements

High school diploma / GED required
Bachelor's degree preferred
3-5 years related work experience required
HVAC experience preferred

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.