What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Plant Operations position at Haven Behavioral Health?
Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.
The Manager, Plant Operations is responsible for the oversight and coordination of facility operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant environment. This role coordinates maintenance, environmental services, safety, and security functions, and ensures operational standards and regulatory requirements are consistently met. The Manager communicates facility needs, issues to leadership, and maintains accurate documentation related to facility operations and compliance All duties are performed in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans’ Mission, policies, and procedures and QAPI standards.
Essential Functions:
- Supports the facility’s Plant Operations program by coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance activities related to utilities, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, emergency, and fire systems, either through in-house staff, vendors, or landlords, as appropriate.
- Performs or assists with minor repairs and maintenance tasks within the scope of departmental policy, including equipment, furnishings, doors, and access control systems. Escalates larger projects or landlord-responsible items to the Director or corporate Plant Operations leadership.
- Conducts specified inspections, checks, and documentation required to comply with Life Safety Code, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Maintains accurate documentation of all plant operations activities, including work performed, risk assessments, vendor or landlord maintenance, safety checks, and repairs. Ensures proper reporting of patient-caused damage and maintains equipment inventories and records.
- Coordinates with Plant Operations leadership, vendors, and/or landlords to ensure timely resolution of facility-related issues beyond the scope of the hospital’s responsibility.
- Monitors the functionality and safety of hospital equipment, verifies proper operation, and ensures staff receive basic training in safe use. Performs electrical safety checks on non-medical equipment, as required.
- Supports the proactive risk assessment process for safety and security, helping to identify risks, document mitigation steps, and train staff in risk awareness and reporting.
- Follows all safety procedures during maintenance activities to protect patients, staff, and visitors. Notifies hospital leadership before any work that could disrupt patient care or operations.
- May participate as a trainer in Crisis Intervention and De-escalation programs in collaboration with facility leadership.
- Performs other duties and projects assigned.
Requirements
Education / Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- A minimium of 3 years in Facilities Maintenance Role
- Experience in hospital facilities management preferred
Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to effectively communicate needs and urgency of repairs in a positive manner
- Understanding of door locking systems; access control systems and general security of the behavioral health environment
- Mathematics, computer, reasoning, and language skills preferred
- Must be able to perform heavy work or lifting and carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects; climb ladders; and use hand tools
- Working knowledge of Plant Operations policies and procedures
- Must succesfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program
Work Environment:
Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be highly paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to the atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K PlanSalary : $54,801 - $84,239