Physical Plant Director

Date Posted: May 17, 2024

Requisition ID: 443973

Location:

Evansville, IN, US, 47714

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About Evansville State Hospital :

Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals who are committed to the mission of Hope and Recovery. Residing on 88 acres on the east side of Evansville, Ind., our facility provides medical treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders from our dedicated team of psychiatrists and advanced practice professionals. Active Treatment helps our patients achieve their goals directed tow,ards living in the most non-restrictive environment possible.

Our team of professionals assist our patients in the treatment process involving medical staff, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy and our community integration program. Evansville State Hospital continues to maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission as an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification as a Psychiatric Medicare/Medicaid Hospital.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential elements of the job duties:

• Direct the operation of the powerhouse in determining work priorities, planning maintenance, construction, and repairs to ensure safe and efficient generation and distribution of steam and water systems.

• Supervise water softening and water treatment plants, operation of sewage disposal plants and entire electrical and/or air conditioning system.

• Implement repairs, renovations, remodeling, or construction to improve powerhouse or for any facility construction jobs.

• Explain to the supervisors and the team changes in policies, programs, or objectives as well as use of new tools and equipment.

• Schedule deadlines and reviews progress and operation of each department.

• Develop training programs for all trades including specialty trades for the powerhouse and water and sewage plants and supervise the implementation of these programs.

• Coordinate and oversee the preventive maintenance program.

• Maintain inventory records, approve requisitions for supplies, equipment and tools and prepare budget recommendations.

• Ensure all safety standards are maintained as per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) required.

• Five (5) years of full-time experience in the operation and maintenance of steam generating plants; steam, water, sewage, and electrical distribution systems and general building maintenance plus Four (4) years’ experience as a supervisor in two or more of the above areas.

• Substitutions: Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering may substitute for the required experience, except for the supervisory experience, with a maximum substitution of three years.

• Thorough knowledge of safety standards to ensure efficient operation.

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, materials, and equipment used in all trades.

• Thorough knowledge of the methods involved in operation of all utility functions such as water softening and treatment, sewage disposal, air conditioning and electrical distribution.

• Thorough knowledge of facility and state personnel policies, rules, and procedures.

• Thorough knowledge of and ability to plan, understand and interpret detailed plans, blueprints, and specifications.

• Ability to coordinate many separate maintenance, utility, and powerhouse activities into an efficient, effective operation.

• Ability to supervise, instruct, train, and direct the work of subordinates.

• Ability to maintain records and prepare a variety of reports and budget justifications.

• Ability to foresee problems, adjust, provide long or short-range plans and implementing preventive maintenance programs.

• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.

• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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