Full-Time
Plant Operations Director
Posted on 4/11/2026
Porter Medical Center
51-200 employees
Critical access hospital network and clinics
No salary listed
Putnam, NY, USA
In Person
 Facilities Operations (1) |
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- Five years of facilities management experience is required.
- Basic heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, boilers, hazardous material and safety management experience is required.
- Professional licensure is required.
- Excellent communication and team-building skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Provide overall leadership for building maintenance, Biomedical Engineering, and Hazardous Waste management for all Porter Medical Center locations and Helen Porter.
- Plan, organize, direct, and supervise the Engineering and Maintenance Department functions to maintain physical structures and life safety compliance.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and standards for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, medical equipment, electrical systems, utility systems, and hospital grounds.
- Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for the Plant Operations Manager and technicians.
- Oversee all work performed by the Plant Operations department.
- Coordinate with other leaders across the organization and University of Vermont Health Network to address facility-related projects, safety concerns, and challenges.
- Serve as a member of the University of Vermont Health Network Facilities Leadership Council.
- College education in maintenance or technical education in a building trade with state licensure is preferred.
- Healthcare facility experience is preferred but not required.
- Thorough understanding of healthcare facility regulations is preferred.
- Experience with business strategy implementation, cost controls, productivity enhancement, and operating in a politically sensitive environment is preferred.
Porter Medical Center provides acute hospital care and a large skilled nursing facility in rural Vermont. It operates a 25-bed acute care unit and a 105-bed Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing with memory care and rehab units, plus a network of primary and specialty clinics in Middlebury, Vergennes, and Brandon. The center combines hospital-level care with rehabilitation, memory care, and outpatient services to serve regional needs. Its goal is to deliver continuous, accessible health care by coordinating hospital, long-term care, rehabilitation, and primary care across the region.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Middlebury, Vermont
Founded
1925
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ortmyer's 30+ years WellSpan experience drives operational efficiencies.
- Shared leadership model boosts cross-hospital best practices and access.
- ExpressCare and orthopedics generate steady outpatient revenue streams.
What critics are saying
- Ortmyer's divided leadership dilutes Porter oversight, causing inefficiencies.
- UVM's $122M cuts erode Porter's referrals and patient volume.
- Green Mountain Care Board cuts slash Porter's revenue, forcing closures.
What makes Porter Medical Center unique
- Bob Ortmyer leads dual presidency at Porter and Elizabethtown since May 2024.
- Integrated 25-bed hospital, 105-bed nursing, 12 clinics capture diverse revenues.
- Free virtual Quit Smoking program invests in preventive population health.
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Company News
Bob Ortmyer in September was named interim president of Porter Medical Center.
Tom Thompson to step away as Porter Medical Center President and COO.
Porter Medical Center is offering a free virtual Quit Smoking program for individuals who smoke or use tobacco products.
Porter Medical Center today announced updates to its visitor policy and scheduling for COVID testing.
Louella Richer will join Porter Medical Center this month to lead the transition of services and volunteers.