Director-Environment of Care - Recovery

Cottonwood Tucson, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Tucson, Inc. is seeking a Director of Plant Operations to lead the maintenance and safety programs for the facility in Tucson, AZ.

This role oversees the physical environment, strives for regulatory compliance, and coordinates with leadership to maintain high safety and cleanliness standards. The Director will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure timely completion of maintenance projects while coordinating with outside vendors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or technical field preferred; two or more years college level construction trade education may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Five or more years’ experience in maintenance or facility operations required; healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Knowledge of standard and safe maintenance practices, procedures, and tools in the general building/maintenance trades.
• Certification or licensure in trade such as electrical, plumbing or HVAC preferred; CHFM certification will be a plus.
• Valid state driver’s license required (if required by state and facility). CPR and de-escalation training may be required; First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees overall facility maintenance including safety, security, maintenance, facilities and related operations.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, CDC, CARF, TJC and other regulatory requirements.
• Manages housekeeping, plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, electrical work and other trades as needed.
• Leads safety programs, drills and emergency management activities; acts as Life Safety and Security Officer.
• Plans maintenance budgets, monitors costs, and coordinates with external contractors and vendors.
• Manages staff scheduling, performance, training and supervision to meet department goals.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or technical field

Construction trade education (2+ years)

Job description

Director-Environment of Care - Recovery | Cottonwood Tucson | Tucson, Arizona

About the Job

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Director of Plant Operations is responsible for the overall maintenance and compliance of the buildings, grounds, fixtures, and equipment of the facility. Areas of responsibility may include two or more of the following functional areas: safety, security, maintenance, facilities, materials management, and housekeeping. Serves as the organization’s emergency management and safety officer. Supervises and coordinates activities of the department staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall maintenance of the facility and ensuring that all physical environment and emergency management standards are maintained in relation to regulatory organizations such as OSHA, EPA, CDC, CARF, TJC, state and local fire marshal, health departments and other regulatory agency requirements. Oversees general building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs and electrical work. Ensures that maintenance projects are completed timely, safely, and within budget and that the highest cleaning and safety standards are maintained in all company owned and leased properties. Performs regular physical environment inspections to identify maintenance repair needs, safety concerns, and compliance issues. Maintains facility safety records. Identifies and prioritizes issues of importance, including those priority issues as set by leadership. Collaborates with department leaders and corporate leaders, as needed. Communicates instructions, expectations and timelines clearly and concisely. As Life Safety and Security Officer, assumes responsibility for the coordination and reporting of the Safety and Security Program is to be in conjunction with the Safety Committee. By this appointment, the Director of Plant Operations has the authority to intervene in situations which may pose an immediate threat to life, health, or pose a threat of damage to equipment or buildings. Ensures that all staff actively participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills and annual fire safety training. Leads in all internal and external emergency management programs. Responds to facility fire and disaster situations immediately and assists with emergency plans. Ensures preventative maintenance and documentation are completed on all equipment and systems including company owned vehicles, housekeeping equipment (washers, dryers, vacuum cleaners etc.), water systems, emergency electrical systems, sewage systems, primary electrical systems, telephone systems, fire alarm systems and heating and cooling systems. May lead a team of highly engaged members through hiring, orienting, performance assessment and management, motivating, training, scheduling, and coaching to meet department goals and ensure effective and efficient department operation. Maintains productivity levels that are aligned with client census, curtailing unnecessary overtime and/or excessive staff work hours. Manages staff scheduling and maintains an updated plan for contingency staffing. Maintains accountability expectations for staff in all areas of job performance. Engages staff in quality and safety basics to ensure sustained, measurable compliance. Identifies staff educational needs and ensures they are addressed with education programs that are attended by staff. Hold staff accountable for non-compliance and client safety concerns, as well as attendance, following policies, behavior, and adherence to code of conduct. Maintains the interior and exterior of buildings and grounds in all seasons. Must be available for snow removal and transporting staff using company vehicles during inclement weather. Determines need for equipment, materials, supplies, etc., orders and maintains inventories. Coordinates and supervises all necessary regulatory inspections of facilities with outside agencies. Inspects completed work assignments performed by internal and external works to ensure all standards are met and that the facility is in a sanitary, attractive, safe, orderly condition. Plans and monitors maintenance budget and works to decrease costs while maintaining quality services. Manages outside service vendors/contractors and coordinates all work with external contractors as required. Ensures that the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) database is up to date at all times. May be required to provide onsite coverage for other programs when needed, develops, and executes new programs according to market needs and may provide training, case consultation and Administrator On Call coverage during and after program hours as needed. Performs Leadership Rounds, as assigned, to include observation and immediate identification of physical environment, safety, and infection control concerns, as well as real time education of new facility processes.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or technical field or two or more years college level construction trade education preferred. Five or more years’ experience in maintenance or facility operations required; health care facility preferred. Knowledge of standard and safe maintenance practices, procedures, and tools in the general building/maintenance trades.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Certification or licensure in trade such as electrical, plumbing or HVAC, etc. preferred Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification will be a plus. Valid state driver’s license (if required by state and facility). CPR certification and de-escalation training may be required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility.

WORK LOCATION

This position is onsite and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

Three or more years’ construction/maintenance supervisory/management experience required.

Why Cottonwood Tucson

Cottonwood Tucson offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Cottonwood Tucson is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.