Manager of Plant Operations

Careers at Our Amazing Place.

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.

Job Title: Manager of Plant Operations

Location: 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Full Time, 6:30am / 7:00am start time. Onsite Position

The Manager of Plant Operations assists in the daily management and oversight of all facilities and operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment. This role manages infrastructure systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical; coordinates maintenance and vendor services; and fleet operations.

The Plant Manager plays a key role in safety compliance, emergency preparedness, and team leadership, ensuring continuous operational support and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, fire safety, elevators, and plumbing systems.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs and urgent repairs across facilities.
• Maintain maintenance logs, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee plant vehicle fleet usage, maintenance, safety checks, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise plant operations staff, managing schedules, performance, and development.
• Remain on-call for emergency responses, utility issues, and safety concerns 24/7 as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or 5 years related field experience required.
• A minimum of five years of experience (2) years responsibility at a manager level or (3) years’ supervisory experience in maintenance, emergency preparedness and security in a health care related facility or educational facility is preferred.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid PA Driver’s License
• Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Benefits Summary

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR-employer paid
• Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.