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Responsibilities River Oaks Hospital , located minutes outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 126-bed psychiatric facility that has provided quality treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders since 1970. Situated on a 14-acre campus, inpatient services are available for adults and adolescents. We also offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for adults. The New Orleans Institute provides specialized services for the treatment of trauma and compulsive behaviors. The Eating Disorders Treatment Center offers a comprehensive program for male and female adults with anorexia, bulimia, and related eating disorders. Both the New Orleans Institute and the Eating Disorders Treatment Center are nationally recognized for their excellence. These programs receive referrals from around the United States and are acknowledged as leading centers in their respective fields.

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https://riveroakshospital.com/ River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Director of Plant Operations to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Director of Plant Operations is responsible for the development, organization and management of the facility and grounds including Maintenance, Housekeeping and Safety. The Director of Plant Operations ensures duties are performed in a systematic and timely manner in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and applicable regulatory/accreditation rules and guidelines resulting in a well-maintained and patient/employee safe behavioral healthcare facility. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com . From Fortune , ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Directs all activities and staff pertaining to safety, grounds and building maintenance; housekeeping; security; and transportation and parking services in accordance with pertinent standards, regulations, and policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with pertinent healthcare building codes, accreditation standards, OSHA, and contractual work specifications; and oversee emergency facilities operational initiatives and plans. Oversee all construction projects and any work performed by outside vendors and contractors, while assuring that all work performed meets fire and safety codes. Maintain documentation for various regulatory agencies such as JC, City of New Orleans and Fire Marshall. Assure that OSHA guidelines and hospital safety policies are being followed.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Able to lift and carry equipment and supplies of 30 lbs or more. Exposure to

Hazards:

Minimum exposure to communicable diseases, potentially contaminated body fluids, and hazardous materials.

The Director of Plant Operations Job Requirements:

Education:

Required :

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree from a college or technical/trade school preferred. . Education may be substituted with experience on a year to year basis.

Licensure and Certification:

Required:

Valid Louisiana Drivers License.

Experience:

Required:

:

Five years of experience in facilities management or related field.

Preferred:

Experience in JC readiness and surveys in a psychiatric setting. Knowledge of HVAC equipment, electrical, plumbing and mechanical maintenance. Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory codes regarding Fire and Life Safety codes, building and engineering codes. 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred. Experience communicating and managing staff and projects. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Qualifications:

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Directs all activities and staff pertaining to safety, grounds and building maintenance; housekeeping; security; and transportation and parking services in accordance with pertinent standards, regulations, and policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with pertinent healthcare building codes, accreditation standards, OSHA, and contractual work specifications; and oversee emergency facilities operational initiatives and plans. Oversee all construction projects and any work performed by outside vendors and contractors, while assuring that all work performed meets fire and safety codes. Maintain documentation for various regulatory agencies such as JC, City of New Orleans and Fire Marshall. Assure that OSHA guidelines and hospital safety policies are being followed.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Able to lift and carry equipment and supplies of 30 lbs or more. Exposure to

Hazards:

Minimum exposure to communicable diseases, potentially contaminated body fluids, and hazardous materials.

The Director of Plant Operations Job Requirements:

Education:

Required :

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree from a college or technical/trade school preferred. . Education may be substituted with experience on a year to year basis.

Licensure and Certification:

Required:

Valid Louisiana Drivers License.

Experience:

Required:

:

Five years of experience in facilities management or related field.

Preferred:

Experience in JC readiness and surveys in a psychiatric setting. Knowledge of HVAC equipment, electrical, plumbing and mechanical maintenance. Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory codes regarding Fire and Life Safety codes, building and engineering codes. 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred. Experience communicating and managing staff and projects. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.