Director Facilities​/Plant Operations

Department Facilities - Facility Engineering

Lead the future of healthcare facilities in one of the fastest-growing regions in the Northwest.

Kootenai Health is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Facilities/Plant Operations to oversee the operations, budget, and strategic planning of our Engineering and Plant Operations departments. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving health system as we expand into new communities and build for the future.

As Kootenai Health and Multi Care Health System move forward with the development of Prairie Medical Campus, a new 30-acre medical center in Post Falls, Idaho, this role will be instrumental in supporting the design, function, and ongoing excellence of facilities that define the next generation of patient care.

The Director will lead a talented team responsible for ensuring that Kootenai Health’s facilities are safe, efficient, compliant, and reflective of our commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. This includes overseeing building systems, grounds, maintenance, regulatory compliance (CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, OSHA), and performance improvement across multiple operational areas.

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader with proven expertise in hospital engineering, facilities management, and healthcare construction who thrives in a dynamic and growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and manages activities and operations of the departments
• Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures for departmental operations
• Maintains financial accountability for departments as assigned
• Monitors key performance improvement activities (e.g., goals, key indicators, data collection, and effectiveness of process change)
• May supervise additional departments to support the organizational needs
• Oversees the functioning of building systems and maintenance
• Oversight of Grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Integrates infection prevention and control guidelines and standards within Facilities/Plant Operations
• Provides guidance, training, coaching and mentoring to staff
• Responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned departments
• Responsible for department quality assurance activities
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, OSHA)
• Oversight of the Environment of Care

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ leadership experience in hospital engineering maintenance or facilities management within a healthcare setting required; experience within a healthcare system preferred
• Demonstrated quality leadership in meeting performance plans
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission, DNV, NFPA and other related regulations

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility.
  
  Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6…