Manager, Plant Operations

Oceans Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks a Manager of Plant Operations to oversee facility operations, safety, and compliance in a hospital setting. You will coordinate maintenance, environmental services, and security, ensuring regulatory standards are met.

The role requires coordinating with leadership and vendors, maintaining documentation, and training staff in safety and de-escalation practices. Strong communication and hands-on maintenance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years in facilities maintenance.
• Experience in hospital facilities management preferred.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance across utilities, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and security systems.
• Perform inspections and ensure compliance with Life Safety Code and Joint Commission.
• Maintain documentation of work, risk assessments, vendor activities, and inventories.
• Coordinate with leadership, vendors, and landlords for timely issue resolution.
• Ensure staff training on safety and operation of plant equipment.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Access control systems

Math & IT basics

Heavy lifting

Plant operations policies

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma

3+ years facilities maintenance

Hospital facilities management experience preferred

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.

The Manager, Plant Operations is responsible for the oversight and coordination of facility operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant environment. This role coordinates maintenance, environmental services, safety, and security functions, and ensures operational standards and regulatory requirements are consistently met. The Manager communicates facility needs, issues to leadership, and maintains accurate documentation related to facility operations and compliance. All duties are performed in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans’ Mission, policies, and procedures and QAPI standards.

Essential Functions

• Supports the facility’s Plant Operations program by coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance activities related to utilities, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, emergency, and fire systems, either through in-house staff, vendors, or landlords, as appropriate.
• Performs or assists with minor repairs and maintenance tasks within the scope of departmental policy, including equipment, furnishings, doors, and access control systems. Escalates larger projects or landlord-responsible items to the Director or corporate Plant Operations leadership.
• Conducts specified inspections, checks, and documentation required to comply with Life Safety Code, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all plant operations activities, including work performed, risk assessments, vendor or landlord maintenance, safety checks, and repairs. Ensures proper reporting of patient-caused damage and maintains equipment inventories and records.
• Coordinates with Plant Operations leadership, vendors, and/or landlords to ensure timely resolution of facility-related issues beyond the scope of the hospital’s responsibility.
• Monitors the functionality and safety of hospital equipment, verifies proper operation, and ensures staff receive basic training in safe use. Performs electrical safety checks on non-medical equipment, as required.
• Supports the proactive risk assessment process for safety and security, helping to identify risks, document mitigation steps, and train staff in risk awareness and reporting.
• Follows all safety procedures during maintenance activities to protect patients, staff, and visitors. Notifies hospital leadership before any work that could disrupt patient care or operations.
• May participate as a trainer in Crisis Intervention and De-escalation programs in collaboration with facility leadership.
• Performs other duties and projects assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• A minimium of 3 years in Facilities Maintenance Role
• Experience in hospital facilities management preferred

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate needs and urgency of repairs in a positive manner
• Understanding of door locking systems; access control systems and general security of the behavioral health environment
• Mathematics, computer, reasoning, and language skills preferred
• Must be able to perform heavy work or lifting and carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects; climb ladders; and use hand tools
• Working knowledge of Plant Operations policies and procedures
• Must succesfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program

Work Environment

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be highly paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to the atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.