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Agency Information:

Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital

About the Position

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: M-F 8-5

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Physical Plant Supervisor

Compensation: $30 up to $33/hour

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days of employment for any new hire.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position provides operational leadership for power plant, HVAC/refrigeration, motor pool, and plumbing divisions while overseeing capital improvement planning, regulatory compliance, utility licensing, environmental reporting, and infrastructure management to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides oversight of the Power Plant, HVAC/Refrigeration, Motor Pool, and Plumbing Subdivisions of the Engineering Department.
• Ensures each subdivision operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and hospital regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates maintenance activities, staffing, budgeting, and performance expectations across the subdivisions in the Engineering Department.
• Directs and evaluates the work of supervisors and staff within assigned subdivisions, establishing priorities and ensuring operational objectives are met.
• Develops and implements preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability, system performance, and asset life cycle.
• Monitors operational performance, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and implements corrective actions to enhance efficiency, reliability, and customer service.
• Assists in the development and administration of operating budgets, including forecasting personnel, equipment, material, and contracted service needs.
• Coordinates emergency response, troubleshooting, and recovery efforts for critical utility and facility systems to minimize operational disruptions.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of utility systems to ensure reliable delivery of steam, heating, cooling, water, natural gas, and other critical services necessary for hospital operations.
• Reviews and recommends equipment, system, and infrastructure improvements to support institutional goals, operational needs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensures staff receive appropriate training, certifications, and professional development opportunities to maintain technical competency and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with campus departments, contractors, architects, engineers, and regulatory agencies to support maintenance operations, capital projects, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators, work order completion metrics, and maintenance standards to ensure accountability and continuous improvement within assigned subdivisions.
• Ensures reliable operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of critical utility and facility systems supporting patient care, life safety, and hospital operations.

Capital Improvement Planning/Project Oversight

• Identifies aging infrastructure, equipment failures, and facility improvement needs and communicates those needs to the Physical Plant Supervisor Specialist.
• Assists in the prioritization of capital projects based on safety concerns, regulatory requirements, operational impact, and cost-benefit considerations; provides justification and supporting data for funding requests.
• Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of capital improvement projects within assigned subdivisions.
• Provides technical expertise during pre-bid and pre-construction phases, including scope development, design review, constructability assessments, and coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitors and coordinates capital improvement projects throughout construction, ensuring compliance with project specifications, operational requirements, applicable codes, and established schedules and budgets.
• Serves as the subdivision representative for capital improvement projects, facilitating communication between contractors, design professionals, facility staff, and institutional leadership from project inception through completion and closeout.

Facility Regulatory Licensing/Reporting

• Monitors facility operations and collects compliance data throughout the year.
• Prepares and submits required reports to multiple regulatory agencies.
• Maintains facility licenses, permits, certifications, and inspections.
• Examples of compliance responsibilities:
  • Annual boiler permits and inspections
  • Boiler insurance inspections
  • Natural gas pipeline owner licensing
  • Water quality testing and reporting
  • Consumer Confidence Reports
  • Winter preparedness documentation
  • Environmental compliance reporting
  • Utility system certifications

Department Leadership and Delegated Authority

• Acts on behalf of the Physical Plant Supervisor Specialist during absences, exercising delegated authority to direct operations, managing personnel and resources, address emergent issues, and coordinate departmental priorities to maintain safe and effective facility operations.
• Represents the Engineering Department in meetings, inspections, and interactions with campus stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory agencies as assigned.
• Assists with the implementation of departmental goals, policies, and strategic initiatives to ensure continuity of operations and consistent service delivery.
• Assists in the development of long-range facility infrastructure, utility, and asset management plans to support organizational objectives and future operational needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in building trade or mechanical building trade. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Mitchell Smith

Email: mitchell.smith@ks.gov

Phone: 620.285.4383

Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550

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