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Director of Plant Operations

UHS Physician Careers
Springfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/10/2027
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  • SPRINGFIELD, Illinois
  • Behavioral Health, Management
  • Day
  • 344861
  • Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center
  • USD $36.00/Hr.
  • USD $45.00/Hr.

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Job Description

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

The Director of Plant Operations (not an all-inclusive list):

  • 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.

Education

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

Experience

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

Licensure/Certification: Must have valid driver’s license.

Additional Requirements

  • 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.

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 subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career 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 feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449

Pay Transparency

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.

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