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Manager of Plant Operations

Citizens Health
Colby, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026

Citizens Health is looking for a full-time manager for our plant operations department.   


Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.


About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital,

Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic,

Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility,

Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce,

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business,

Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy.

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.


Days/Hours: The Plant Operations Manager supervises all of Citizens Health facilities and buildings.  Will take call as needed 


Pay Range: Dependent upon experience.


What you’ll do:

  • Ensure preventative maintenance and repair work is completed.
  • Administer non-technical areas of the department.
  • Supervise construction and remodeling.
  • Repair buildings and equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance duties.


What you bring to the table:

  • High school graduate or equivalence, with technical school or college preferred.
  • At least three years plant operations experience.
  • Management experience preferred.
  • Ability to direct and supervise others. 
  • Ability to plan and schedule department activities to meet the needs of the facilities. 
  • Familiar with electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and construction codes and practices.


To be successful within our organization you will need to:

  • Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player. 
  • Maintain a positive attitude with good energy. 
  • Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
  • Display integrity and accountability. 
  • Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
  • Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
  • Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
  • Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.         
  • Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.


Typical Working Conditions:

Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment. May be exposed to toxic chemicals. Working in precarious or high locations (ladders, scaffolding, etc.). May be exposed to hazards of steam and heat. May be exposed to hot or noisy equipment. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.


 Available Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance available

Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions

  • Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
  • Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked

Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

  • Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
  • Part-time coverage - one-time annual income

Differential and Certification Pay

  • Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay

Other Benefits

Paid time off

On-site child care services

Funeral leave

Health Savings Account

Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

The Standard Group Insurance

Discounted membership rate for MASA 

Many More!

 Visit Us at: https://cmciks.com/


Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law. 


I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me.  If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.  I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.


Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program.  Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws. 


If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department (785) 460-4842.  Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner. 


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