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Job description
Pay: $60K-$65K/year | Location: 10270 Blacklick-Eastern Road NW, Pickerington, OH 43147 |Schedule: Day Shift | On-Call / Emergency Response as Needed
Lead the Physical Environment That Supports Recovery
The Director of Plant Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and recovery-focused residential environment for patients, staff, and visitors. In a detox and SUD treatment setting, the physical plant plays a direct role in patient safety, dignity, and healing. This leader ensures all facility systems, safety programs, and environment of care standards align with behavioral health, residential detox, and regulatory requirements, with special attention to ligature risk mitigation, life safety, and emergency preparedness.
This role partners closely with Clinical, Nursing, Quality, and Compliance leadership to balance regulatory excellence with a therapeutic, patient-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities
Direct all plant and facility operations, including maintenance, utilities, grounds, and life safety systems
Supervision of Environmental Services Department
Ensure ongoing compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, and state regulatory requirements applicable to residential detox and SUD treatment facilities
Lead and oversee Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety (LS) programs
Manage emergency preparedness, disaster planning, drills, and real-time response
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, security, and surveillance systems
Identify, assess, and mitigate ligature risks and environmental safety hazards specific to detox and behavioral health populations
Collaborate with Nursing, Medical, Clinical, and Quality teams to support patient safety and regulatory initiatives
Supervise facilities staff and external vendors; oversee contracts and departmental budgets
Support construction, renovation, and equipment installation projects in active residential and clinical environments
Ensure accurate documentation and operational readiness for surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews
Required Qualifications
5+ years of facilities or plant operations leadership experience, preferably in:Residential detox or SUD treatment
Behavioral health
Psychiatric or acute healthcare environments
Strong working knowledge of:Joint Commission standards
Environment of Care & Life Safety requirements
CMS Conditions of Participation
Behavioral health and residential safety standards
HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Experience
Proven experience leading teams, managing vendors, and responding to emergencies
Demonstrated ability to balance regulatory compliance with a therapeutic, recovery-focused environment
Must be 21 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) or equivalent certification
Experience with ligature-resistant design, behavioral health construction, and safety retrofits
Prior leadership experience in residential treatment or detox settings
Why You’ll Love Working Here
As a full-time team member, you’ll receive:
Multiple medical plan options, including Vista Wellness (physician & pharmacy)
Dental and vision coverage
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) with company contribution
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000
Student loan forgiveness programs
The opportunity to make a direct, daily impact on patient safety, recovery, and healing environments
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Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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