Job Title – Plant Operations DirectorLocation – Middlebury, VT 05753Duration: Full TimeJob Description:The Plant Operations Director has overall departmental leadership responsibilities for building maintenance, Biomed and Hazardous Waste for all PMC locations. The Plant Ops Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and supervising assigned activities of the Engineering/Maintenance Department functions in maintaining the physical structures, Life Safety Codes, compliance with regulatory standards to include CMS, OSHA and standards for HVAC, medical equipment, electrical systems, utility systems and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition.Provides direction, coaching and performance management for the Plant Operations manager and technicians. Oversees all work provided by the Plant Operations department. This position will also be a member of the University of Vermont Health Network Facilities Leadership Council.Must-Haves1 – 5 years of Facilities Leadership experience necessary.2 – Basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, hazardous material and safety management experience3 -Thorough understanding of healthcare facility regulations and compliance.4 – Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and comfort with business strategy implementation, cost controls, productivity enhancement, and operating in a politically sensitive environment.Nice-To-Haves:1 – Healthcare facility experience preferred but not required. 2 – CHFM certification- American Hospital Association Certified Healthcare Facility Manager3 – College education in maintenance, or Technical Education in a building trade with State licensure is preferred.