Manager, Plant Operations - Full Time, Days (East Los Angeles)

Los Angeles Community Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Community Hospitals seeks a Manager of Plant Operations to lead engineering staff and coordinate Plant Services, Bio-Med, EVS and Security programs. You will maintain HVAC, electrical, mechanical, utilities, and grounds in safe working condition and ensure Life Safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7 years in plant operations with 2+ years supervisory experience, strong English communication, and proficiency in CMS/TJC requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 7 years of plant ops experience with at least 2 years supervisory experience.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of fire life safety systems, hazardous materials, and utility management.
• Advanced knowledge of CMS and TJC regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to make observations in emergencies and hazardous conditions.
• Sound reasoning and judgment to resolve issues.
• Maintain workload-appropriate pace.
• Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (LA city employees only).

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates daily operations of the department, including maintenance, work orders, troubleshooting, and staff leadership.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and organizations (OSHPD, CMS, TJC, CDPH, fire departments).
• Manages staffing, contracts, coaching, training, hiring/firing, performance evaluations and payroll.
• Leads with a hands-on, collaborative management style and fosters safe, positive morale.

Skills

English language proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager of Plant Operations oversees engineering staff and functions, while maintaining an advanced level of skills and expertise. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and ensures the activities of the Plant Services, Bio-Med, EVS and Security programs of assigned hospitals are completed in a timely manner. Maintains the Physical Structures, HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical Systems, Utilities, and Grounds of the hospital in a safe and operative working condition. Responsible for the planning and coordination of regulatory requirements and documentation for Life Safety, Utilities, Hazardous Materials and Security. Ensures that emergency procedures are executed as prescribed, including applicable training of staff. Meets the requirements set forth by The Joint Commission, NFPA and the authorities having jurisdiction.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 7 years of plant ops experience with at least 2 years previous supervisory experience
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Knowledge of fire life safety systems, hazardous materials, and utility management
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory CMS and TJC requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to make accurate observations in a variety of situations, including emergencies and adverse or potential hazardous conditions
• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment to resolve issues
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills
• Bachelor's Degree

Physical Requirements

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Occasionally
• Driving - Occasionally

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• OPERATIONS: Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the department, such as corrective and preventive maintenance for all equipment, management of the work order system, and troubleshooting and resolving issues as they occur for assigned facility(s). Provides and maintains structure and leads regular meetings with staff and provides timely updates to leadership, including hospital administrators. Implements operational objectives, goals, and specific strategies required to support and achieve the strategic outcomes (capital equipment/replacement/maintenance) of the department. Demonstrates advanced level of expertise and collaboration when dealing with leadership and staff.
• REGULATORY/COMPLIANCE: Ensures the hospital and maintenance staff maintains compliance with federal, state, city, local regulatory agencies and organizations such as the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), Center for Medicare and Medical Services (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC), Department of Public Health and Human Services (CDPH), Fire Departments, and City Ordinances. Consults with each site to ensure compliance. Performs Routine EOC Rounding on a timely and structured basis and ensures that the facilities team remains up to date on items involving regulation and compliance.
• MANAGEMENT: Ensures appropriate staffing levels. Oversees contracts, contract labor, orientation, and evaluation. Provides effective oversight and guidance of staff, including audits of activities and documentation. Responsible for scheduling/staffing, coaching, training, hiring, firing, counseling, performance evaluations and competencies, and payroll process. Effectively manages staff in compliance with applicable regulatory bodies, and all established policies, procedures, and legal guidelines.
• LEADERSHIP: Appropriately interacts with, educates and mentors, remains available to staff, and demonstrates a hands-on and/or collaborative management approach. Leads/participates in company initiatives, such as employee engagement, to support a team-oriented culture. Acts as a coach and positive role model for staff by establishing and maintaining a safe work environment that fosters positive morale.

Pay Rate: Min - $103,100 | Max - $141,775

Job Listing ID:1887241