DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS

Universal Health Services; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Pavilion Behavioral Health in Champaign, Illinois seeks an experienced Director of Plant Operations to join its leadership team. This role oversees utilities, HVAC, environmental services, housekeeping, grounds, and capital projects, coordinating with outside vendors to ensure safety, fire, and code compliance.

The DPO/Safety position leads emergency planning and ensures adherence to Joint Commission standards and OSHA regulations in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; CHFM certification preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive supervision and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee public utilities, HVAC, and environmental services.
• Manage security systems, safety, housekeeping, and dietary operations.
• Coordinate capital projects and external vendor work with safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and building codes.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Emergency management

Construction oversight

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

CHFM certification preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

The Pavillion Behavioral Health, Located in Champaign, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Director of Plant Operations to join our leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team while working in a state-of-the-art facility.

The Director of Plant Operations/Safety (DPO) is responsible for oversight of public utilities, security systems (alarms, access controls, etc.), HVAC systems, physical plant operations, environmental services, housekeeping, dietary, grounds landscaping, managing capital projects and coordination of emergency management. This individual ensures compliance with pertinent healthcare building codes, accreditation standards, OSHA, and contractual work specifications; and oversees emergency facilities operational initiatives and plans. In addition, this individual oversees all construction projects and any work performed by outside vendors and contractors, while assuring that all work performed meets fire and safety codes.

This opportunity offers the following:

• 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!
• Tuition Assistance

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) is preferred; not required

Knowledge/Experience:

• Five to Ten years of progressive experience in supervision and maintenance.
• Specific experience should include maintenance installation, construction, and maintenance of grounds, utilities, and buildings.
• Must be familiar with The Joint Commission standards or demonstrate the ability to understand and follow regulations.
• Previous management experience is strongly preferred.

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