Assistant Director of Plant Operations

Friends Hospital

Philadelphia, PA

Assistant Director of Plant Operations

Company Overview

Friends Hospital is the oldest private psychiatric hospital in the nation, with a history spanning nearly 200 years. Founded on principles of kindness, dignity, and respect, the hospital continues to focus on mental wellness and recovery through modern treatment modalities and compassionate care.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Experience

• high school diploma / GED required, bachelors preferred
• 3-5 years related work experience required
• HVAC experince preferred

Join our dedicated team as we uphold the highest standards of facility operations in a setting committed to mental health advocacy and patient well-being. Your leadership will ensure our environment remains safe, efficient, and conducive to healing.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19124 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,724 - $86,976