Director of Plant Operations

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health is looking for a Director of Plant Operations! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the patients we serve, we want to hear from you!

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is a 97-bed facility located in Springfield, Illinois. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We are the only facility of our kind in Central Illinois! We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, administers and controls the operations of the Engineering, Maintenance, housekeeping, emergency preparedness, purchasing, safety, transportation, security, and Grounds departments.
• Fills all duties of hospital safety officer.
• Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements, including; The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and Local agencies, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.
• Manages staff and contractors to adequately maintain the efficient and safe operation of all hospital buildings.
• Utilizes computer programs to plan, predict, maintain and repair building and equipment.
• Utilizes energy management and tracking tools to maintain efficient utility operations.
• Develops, maintains, and reviews all departmental and regulatory policies and procedures and all regulatory (Plant Operations) manuals.
• Maintains all required regulatory and testing documentation
• Manages environmental compliance programs, permits and licenses.

• Minimum of High School Diploma and experience in a technical trade or field related to facility maintenance and engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing a diverse labor force.
• Previous project management experience preferred.

• Ability to interact with senior leadership in a professional manner.
• Intermediate level computer experience. Utilizes Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and Building Management Systems a plus.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA, EPA and state and local codes and standards.
• Experience or working knowledge in all aspects of building trades preferred, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry.
• Previous project management experience preferred.