Director of Plant Operations

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you like to be challenged and work in a setting that allows you to grow? Then Alvarado Parkway Institute wants to hear from you! 

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a free-standing psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with three Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides comprehensive adult inpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services in a 66-bed hospital setting located in La Mesa, California. At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa is San Diego County's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. API offers a variety of Outpatient Services designed to assist patients in functioning at the highest level. API provides Partial Hospitalization services and Intensive Outpatient services. These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Value-added services enhance the patient's treatment experience. 

Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as the Director of Plant Operations. The Director of Plant Operations ensures the maintenance of a safe, clean, and healthy physical environment for patients, staff, and guests of the organization.

You must complete an application online at our website to be considered for possible employment: https://apibhs.com/careers 

Director of Plant Operations Responsibilities: 

• Carries out the personal management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening and selection, training and development, performance management, and employee relation functions.
• Serves as the department fiscal manager
• Supports the organization’s strategic business development efforts 
• Schedule work based upon established priorities, budgetary constraints and agreed upon plan of preventative maintenance.
• Ensure that orders for parts, equipment, selected services and supplies are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
• Stay abreast of local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain facilities to a degree of governing agency preparedness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Ability to write and interpret various safety policies
• Ability to read technical blue print information
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Time management skills
• Be constantly aware of safety issues and ensure compliance, basic or general knowledge of applicable standards and regulations in health care setting
• Maintain self-control in volatile situations
• Skills in responding to fire risks and other physical plant dangers 

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or skills obtained through or a combination of education and professional experience that provides requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.
• Supervisory skills to include training and mentorship
• Worked in a hospital for a minimum of 2 years
• Familiar with Joint Commission and other hospital governing agencies

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certifications: 

• Familiarity with working at Behavior Health Hospitals/Facilities
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The work is subject to:

• Both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
• Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Accident Insurance, Hospital plan & Critical Illness Plan
• Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Life insurance
• Medical (Employee and dependent contributions)
• PDO (Paid Days Off)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick time

Conditions of Employment

In compliance with API’s policies and guidelines, all API employees are required to adhere to the following:

Background/Reference Check & Licensure/Certification

• Completion of a satisfactory background and reference checks.
• Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement
• Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid. It is the employee's responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date. It is the employee's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification. Failure to do so could result in employee suspension.

Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations; Medical

• Provide a copy of COVID-19 Vaccination OR have an Exemption Request (Deferred Pregnancy, Medical, or Religious) approved by the API HR Director; and those who have an approved Exemption must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings.
• Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an API owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication. Flu season typically runs between November and March.
• Pass drug and alcohol test performed by Concentra.
• Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at Concentra.
• Complete a satisfactory physical examination at Concentra designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered. 

EEO Statement

API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.