Director of Plant Operations

Job Description

The mission of The New Jewish Home is to empower older adults to enhance purpose and well-being through a portfolio of innovative health care services. We do this through a vision whereby we would create a new reality in which ageism is no longer, and society embraces its older adult members. Our values define our approach to care, our culture, and our working relationships, and include:

• Extending Welcome
• Embracing Diversity
• Affirming Dignity
• Respecting One Another
• Embodying Compassion
• Increasing Knowledge and
• Pursuing Justice
  
  

The New Jewish Home, Sarah Neuman campus in Westchester, is currently seeking a Director of Plant Operations to join their team!

Job Title: Director of Plant Operations

Job Summary: Primary responsibility is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall

operation of the Plant Operations, Security and Receiving and Stores in accordance with policies

and procedures, current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing

our facility to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner. The

Director is responsible for plant engineering, maintenance, groundskeeping, safety/security, and

oversight of contracted biomedical agency for medical equipment.

Reports To: Administrator/Assistant Administrator

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Directs all staff in the fulfillment of project assignments, within budget and on schedule.
• Assures that all department staff maintains required training in hazardous materials and safety as established by OSHA guidelines.
• Maintains safe working conditions and practices.
• Maintains work orders with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and supervises technical staff with the use of the system.
• Trains employees in proper work practices and maintains Mandatory e-learning platform training on a regular basis.
• Monitors department staff to assure that they are following established safety and infection control policies and procedures including body mechanics and ergonomics.
• Ensures that department staff effectively participates in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of all buildings and grounds in all seasons.
• Act as the Safety Officer for the Facility and conduct fire drills etc.
• Ensures the performance, condition, and reliability of all plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation.
• Develops, evaluates, and maintains Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Develops, implements, and maintains written maintenance policies and procedures.
• Assures that outside services are properly completed and supervised in accordance with contracts.
• Ensures that all contractors comply with and follow the Expectations for Contractors.
  
  

This includes Interim Life Safety Measures.

• Conducts an annual assessment of facilities to identify needed improvement and repairs.
• Provides fiscal management for department operations to ensure proper utilization of financial resources.
• Prepares and plans department’s operating and capital budget, and forecasts needs of the department.
• Schedules required major equipment purchases, remodeling, and special projects as assigned.
• Purchases equipment and supplies as necessary or as may be required by the department.
• Participate in selection of, and manages work of, required consultants.
• Reviews billing from contractor/vendors for accuracy.
• Ensures safety of all patients, visitors, and staff.
• Must be able to schedule and perform Fire Drills per the State Fire Regulations, DOH and
  
  

The Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department guidelines.

• Works to ensure that required annual fire safety training is offered to all staff.
• Develops, evaluates and maintains key control and badge proxy access to ensure building security.
• Coordinates with Human Resources for all employee door proxy badge access, keypads codes, etc.
• Serves as an active member of the EOC Safety committee.
• Serves as an active member of the Quality Committee and provides quality report on established matrixes.
• Serves on the Infection Control Committee and works closely with the Director of Infection Control to provide a safe environment.
• Maintains telecommunication systems and acts as primary contact for all service and maintenance.
• Ensures that the maintenance staff is adequately trained in the areas of telephone, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, environmental controls, security systems, etc.
• Coordinates contractor telecommunications support, as directed.
• Works with and coordinates maintenance and repairs of medical equipment with the contracted Biomedical Agency.
• Ensures compliance with the Preventative Maintenance of all medical equipment.
• Inspects & performs minor repairs on medical equipment as needed, i.e. batteries, cables, power cords, minor hardware, etc.
• This is performed before determining that the repair must be performed by the Biomedical Agency. Once this is determined, contact biomed group and have a repair ticket generated.
• Develops job related knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with maintenance services, office standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement and CQI activities.
• Attends and participates in nursing homes’ committees as appropriate.
• Rotates call with department staff on a regular basis.
• Promotes effective intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.
• Directs and participates in the human resource management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation and performance appraisal processes.
• Establishes and maintains standards of performance.
• Work on call during the overnight shift 11:30 PM to 7:00 AM (No Maintenance
• Mechanic on duty).
• Provides for 24 hour coverage.
  
  

Skills & Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree in engineering, architecture, safety, construction management or related field required.
• Seven years’ experience in related career field.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience in motivating, training, appraising, and directing the efforts of professional and technical staff in a maintenance position.
• Working knowledge in operation and maintenance services, grounds keeping, low pressure hot water boilers, refrigeration and air conditioning, generators, plumbing and electrical systems, and equipment maintenance.
• Must be knowledgeable in BMS systems.
• Must be knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations for The Village of Mamaroneck.
• Must be knowledgeable in FEMA incident command procedures.
• Must be knowledgeable in Department of Environmental Underground storage tank (UST) systems and must have a Class A/B Operators License.