Plant Operations Manager

HEALING THE BODY AND MIND 

Founded fifteen (15) years ago, NPH is the largest hospital system in the nation providing care to patients with both neurological and medical needs.  We are unique in that we serve a population which others have been previously been unable to, largely due the patient’s underlying medial issues.  Our facilities maintain an inter-disciplinary focus using a multi-specialty approach for both neuropsychiatric and complex medical care issues.  This proven approach provides unrivaled quality care for all of our patients.  We have multiple locations throughout the United States and are continuing to add locations to ensure better access to our unique model of care.

Medical Behavioral Hospital of Indianapolis is currently searching for a Plant Operations Manager for our psychiatric hospital in Greenwood, IN. The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing all aspects associated with the plant operations of the facility.  Oversees the maintenance, housekeeping and the staff assigned to these departments. This position will direct the plant operations, maintenance, repair, mechanical systems and equipment for the facility. Oversees all aspects of the Safety Program and Environment of Care for the facility. Responsibility includes hands on with assisting with repairs as needed.

Benefits of joining NPH

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
• Special tuition offers through Capella University
• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
• Employee Discounts through LifeMart

• Lead staff to ensure efficiency, safety, and plant reliability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and hospital regulations.
• Serve as Safety Director, holding quarterly safety committee meetings.
• Manage construction, renovation, and daily maintenance projects.
• Oversee facility openings, upgrades, and cleaning initiatives.
• Monitor projects for compliance with plans, building, and fire codes.
• Assess building systems, prepare cost evaluations, and manage procurement.
• Ensure medical equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Plan staff coverage, set priorities, and provide guidance on work tasks.
• Maintain and manage inventory, equipment repairs, and replacements.
• Keep work areas and patient environments clean and organized.
• Complete and maintain required regulatory documentation.
• Support other departments and facilities as needed.
• Conduct life safety inspections, including fire drills and equipment tests.
• Maintain facilities per NFPA, CMS, Joint Commission, and other standards.
• Adhere to confidentiality, ethical standards, and patient privacy requirements.

Education: High School diploma or GED required, BS preferred

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in EOC/LS, preferably in a hospital setting with management experience.

Valid drivers license required. 

Ability to read and understand blueprints at a level normally acquired through completion of technical high school or up to six months of technical training beyond high school.

Progressively more responsible related work experience necessary in order to gain knowledge of equipment repair and to be able to troubleshoot and diagnose a wide variety of mechanical equipment and machinery problems.

Typing/word processing skills. 

Spreadsheet and PowerPoint skills. 

Excellent communication skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Demonstrated management and organizational skills. 

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge and awareness of CMS, Joint Commission, State Department of Health Department and Life Safety Code regulations. 

Analytical skills necessary in order to make calculations for installation and repair of equipment.

Computer IT skills preferred.

Mechanical ability and troubleshooting skills.

Light plumbing, electrical, and drywall repair.

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