Saint Luke's Hospital, part of the Baptist Health System in San Antonio, TX, is recruiting an experienced Director of Plant Operations to lead facilities management across a major acute care campus within a system that encompasses six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, and ambulatory services. This department-head role carries full operational and budgetary authority over plant operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare facilities leadership experience, a command of JCAHO Life Safety Code standards, and the ability to align a skilled maintenance team with the strategic goals of a faith-inspired, community-anchored health system with more than 120 years of history.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status
Practice Highlights
- Department-head authority over all plant operations, maintenance, repair, and equipment management for the facility
- Full ownership of annual department operating and capital budget development and management
- Direct oversight of maintenance staff performance, scheduling, and competency development
- Ongoing regulatory compliance accountability across all applicable agencies, including JCAHO and Life Safety Code standards
- Operates within Baptist Health System — a 120-plus-year integrated delivery network comprising six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions
- Strategic goal-setting aligned with facility-level and system-wide operational plans
- Serves as a visible, knowledgeable resource to both staff and internal customers across the plant operations function
- Participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification
Qualifications
- Minimum education: High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a healthcare facilities or plant operations setting required
- Preferred: 10 or more years of supervisory or management experience in a hospital of 125 beds or greater, or comparable healthcare environment
- Demonstrated experience with JCAHO standards, Life Safety Code compliance, and State Hospital licensing requirements strongly preferred
- Preferred certification: Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) designation
- No specific required certifications or licensure beyond the above; competencies for the position must be completed within the designated introductory period
About the Community
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of the most culturally rich metros in Texas, offering a low cost of living relative to peer cities, a warm climate, and a strong sense of community rooted in deep Hispanic heritage and military tradition. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the Pearl District, and major professional and collegiate sports, alongside highly regarded public and private school options and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. San Antonio's robust and diversified economy, combined with no state income tax, makes it a compelling destination for healthcare professionals relocating with families.