The Director of Plant Operations is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and strategic direction of the hospital’s facilities and physical plant. This includes maintenance, engineering, safety, security, utilities, grounds, and compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The Director ensures that the hospital’s infrastructure supports a safe, effective, and patient-centered environment of care.

Department: Plant Maintenance
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Reno, Nevada

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  
• Life, disability, and other insurance options 
• Many other amazing benefits 

• Oversee daily operations and long-term planning for facility maintenance, engineering, and plant systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and medical gases.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, NFPA, EPA, local/state building codes).

• Develop and manage the Plant Operations budget, including capital planning and operational expenditures.

• Lead the facilities team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all building systems and equipment.

• Manage vendor contracts and external service providers for facility-related services.

• Ensure a proactive approach to environmental sustainability, energy management, and facility efficiency.

• Serve as the hospital’s Safety Officer and lead the Environment of Care (EOC) Committee.

• Support hospital emergency preparedness and response plans, including utilities management and infrastructure readiness.

• Partner with Infection Prevention, Nursing, and Environmental Services on facility-related patient safety initiatives.

Education and Work Experience

1. Basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, chillers, construction, engineering, hazardous material and safety management experience required. Management experience necessary
2. A minimum of 3 years hospital experience in Plant Operations preferred.
3. Knowledge of hospital associated codes.
4. Experience with TJC, ACHC, and Medicare required.
5. Experience in management/supervision of all Facilities related departments (EVS, Security, Grounds, Biomed, etc).
6. Knowledge of facility buildings, equipment, and utilities.
7. Valid state driver's license.
8. High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree in Engineering field preferred

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.

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