Director-Plant Operations

Catholic Health Services; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Defined pension plan

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital – A Member of Catholic Health, Bethpage, NY, seeks a Director of Plant Operations to oversee daily facilities operations and lead maintenance teams. The role includes managing renovations, budgets, and energy initiatives to support safe patient care.

The ideal candidate will have healthcare facilities leadership experience, CHFM certification, and strong knowledge of hospital systems, with a focus on cost control and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of healthcare engineering or facilities management experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and hospital building systems.
• Proven leadership, project management, and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• CHFM certification and experience with Joint Commission and OSHA requirements preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facilities operations, maintenance, repairs, HVAC, utilities, buildings, and grounds
• Lead and develop engineering and maintenance staff
• Manage renovations, capital projects, and equipment upgrades
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Develop budgets, control costs, and improve operational efficiency
• Drive energy conservation and sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to support safe, reliable patient care

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Director of Plant Operations

Location: St. Joseph Hospital – A Member of Catholic Health

Join St. Joseph Hospital, a proud member of Catholic Health, and help ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all who enter our doors. Located in Bethpage, NY, St. Joseph is a 203-bed, community-focused hospital.

Job Details

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily facilities operations, maintenance, repairs, HVAC, utilities, buildings, and grounds


• Lead and develop engineering and maintenance staff


• Manage renovations, capital projects, and equipment upgrades


• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards


• Develop budgets, control costs, and improve operational efficiency


• Drive energy conservation and sustainability initiatives


• Collaborate with hospital leadership to support safe, reliable patient care

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma required; degree preferred


• Minimum of five years of healthcare engineering or facilities management experience


• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and hospital building systems


• Proven leadership, project management, and budgeting skills


• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD experience preferred


• CHFM certification and experience with Joint Commission and OSHA requirements preferred

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay + differentials and benefits


• Tuition assistance


• Defined pension plan


• Growth-friendly culture

Salary Range

USD $145,000.00 - USD $164,000.00 /Yr.

Lead with purpose. Help us maintain a safe, dependable environment where our community receives exceptional care.

The rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.