DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS

The Pavilion Behavioral Health System; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Rx coverage

401K Plan

Stock Plan

Student loan refinancing

Career development

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Pavilion Behavioral Health System in Champaign, IL seeks an experienced Director of Plant Operations to join our leadership team and guide a state‑of‑the‑art facility. You will oversee utilities, security, HVAC, environmental services, and maintenance, while coordinating capital projects and emergency plans to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of supervision in facilities, familiarity with Joint Commission standards, and a strong track record managing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CHFM certification preferred; not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee public utilities, security systems, HVAC, and physical plant operations.
• Manage environmental services, housekeeping, grounds, and dietary functions.
• Coordinate capital projects and emergency management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare building codes, accreditation standards, OSHA, and contractual specs.
• Oversee construction and outside vendors to meet fire and safety codes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CHFM (preferred; not required)

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.

TheDirector 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.

Education/Certification

Qualifications

• 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.

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.