Demo

DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS

Palo Verde Behavioral Health
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Responsibilities

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering/Plant Ops. Come join our Team!

The Director of Engineering/Plant Ops is a key member of the Palo Verde Senior Leadership team who supervises the plant ops staff and oversees the Environment Services and Food Services Departments. This position is also responsible for managing and organizing the operations of the facility including maintenance and grounds keeping while maintaining compliance with all applicable codes, standards of government and regulatory agencies. This position also serves as the facility’s Safety Officer and serves on the Safety/Risk Management Committee.

Senior Leadership 498benefits Include

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PVBH is an 84-bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PVBH has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in Tucson, AZ, at the base of the Catalina Foothills, PVBH is minutes to Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 6-8 years of related experience with at least 1 year of management experience.

Must have experience with reading blueprints and understand Life Safety Code and OSHA Regulations.

Requirements

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to demonstrate special training, knowledge and skills specific to age groups, as well as job and/or program specific competency within the first three (3) months of training, and annually thereafter.
  • Must be tested for Tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually, or chest x-ray every 4 years thereafter.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Class 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance
  • Must have a valid AZ Driver’s License.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Salary.com Estimation for DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS in Tucson, AZ
$135,986 to $155,028
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$219,423 - $248,819
Income Estimation: 
$280,031 - $485,657
Income Estimation: 
$107,523 - $144,337
Income Estimation: 
$148,684 - $191,756
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Palo Verde Behavioral Health

  • Palo Verde Behavioral Health Tucson, AZ
  • Responsibilities Palo Verde Behavioral Health has a longstanding reputation for stability in mental health and substance use treatment, serving patients in... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Palo Verde Behavioral Health Tucson, AZ
  • Responsibilities Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Intake Coordinator for day or night shift! come join our Team!! The Intake Worker/Coor... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • Palo Verde Behavioral Health Tucson, AZ
  • Responsibilities Palo Verde Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Assistant Director - Business Office. The Assistant Director - Business Office will... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Palo Verde Behavioral Health Tucson, AZ
  • Responsibilities Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Therapist - Outpatient who wants to make a difference by joining our growing Outpatient... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS jobs in the Tucson, AZ area that may be a better fit.

  • UHS TUCSON, AZ
  • Responsibilities Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering/Plant Ops. Come join our Team! The Director of Eng... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Plant Grow Harvest (PGH) Cochise, AZ
  • Job Title : Farm Mechanic Technician Location : Arizona (travel required to other States) Reports To : Maintenance Manager. Dotted line to the Farming Dire... more
  • 2 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!