Director of Hospital Facilities & Safety Operations

Lifepoint Health; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Plant Operations Director to lead hospital facilities operations, including maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment, plus engineering, safety, and emergency response. The role ensures compliance with standards and coordinates preventive maintenance programs.

You will partner with department leaders on safety initiatives, oversee logging and cost accounting for work orders, and supervise utilities and environment-of-care activities to support

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college/technical school or three years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge: Utility systems management; hospital operations and Joint Commission preparedness (highly preferred).
• Skills: Effective English communication (verbal and written); basic computer proficiency; organization, supervision, and problem-solving; ability to balance multiple priorities and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations for the hospital, including maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment; facilities management and engineering; loss prevention; telecommunications; and hospital-wide safety.
• Establish and monitor policies, preventive maintenance programs, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Serve as Safety Officer and coordinate emergency response and corrective actions.
• Monitor existing policies, procedures, and programs for effectiveness; update as needed.
• Develop, implement, administer, and modify programs to maintain the physical plant, grounds, and equipment through effective use of personnel and materials.
• Ensure complete and accurate logging of files/records and cost accounting of time, materials, and supplies for each requisition or work order.
• Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure conformance with established standards and regulations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise facilities management and engineering, loss prevention management, and telecommunications.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the hospital-wide safety program.
• Partner with department leaders on safety management and the development of departmental safety programs.
• Prepare and present reports on safety management activities to the Quality Council.
• Act as Safety Officer, leading emergency response and initiating immediate corrective actions for life-threatening conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Organization

Supervision

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

1-year certificate

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Plant Operations Director to lead hospital facilities operations, including maintenance of the physical plant, grounds, and equipment, plus engineering, safety, and emergency response. The role ensures compliance with standards and coordinates preventive maintenance programs.

You will partner with department leaders on safety initiatives, oversee logging and cost accounting for work orders, and supervise utilities and environment-of-care activities to support