ASST DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OP

UHS$80K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred
  • 10+ years of facility maintenance leadership experience in healthcare required
  • Certification as a healthcare facility manager preferred
  • Current driver's license required
  • Knowledge of JCAHO and regulatory standards for healthcare facilities

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Safety Officer, overseeing hospital disaster and safety programs
  • Conduct fire drills and coordinate safety inspections
  • Supervise maintenance staff and manage scheduling
  • Develop and monitor departmental budgets for Maintenance and Environmental Services
  • Perform inspections on building and equipment to ensure compliance
  • Assist in repairs and construction as needed
  • Maintain documentation for routine checks and compliance with Environment of Care Plans

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement plan options with employer contributions
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Generous paid time off including holiday and sick leave
  • Employee assistance programs for wellbeing support
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

AST. DIRECTOR- FACILITY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Maintenance leadership experience in a healthcare setting; prefer a certified healthcare facility manager.

This position will be based at HCBHS, but will spend up to 25% of the time at AL Clinical School (ACS). The FMD p rovides direct oversight and management of Facility Services consisting of Maintenance, Plant Operations, and coordinates Environmental Services. Coordinates all plant operations to ensure compliance with Department of Mental Health, JCAHO, CMS, and other regulatory agency standards

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering from a recognized college or university or a related field preferred
  • 10+ years of facility maintenance leadership experience in a healthcare setting; prefer a certified healthcare facility manager, required.
  • Current Driver's license, required.
Specialized Skills and Knowledge

1. Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, and achieving objectives.

2. Recognized ability to lead and motivate staff.

3. Must have working knowledge of health care sanitation and plant operations applicable to the safety of patients, prevention of infections and diseases, and must be able to communicate and educate staff on these issues.

4. Knowledge of hospital and/or health care as related to JCAHO and regulatory standards, and able to communicate and educate staff on these issues.

5. Knowledge of JCAHO standards and State Regulations regarding EOC and Life Safety.

6. Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assume responsibility, make appropriate decisions, and be discreet in business dealings.

7. Must be able to work independently with little supervision over daily tasks.

8. Basic computer skill desirable

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

% Of Time

1.

Safety Officer :
  • Serves as a facility Safety Officer, who is responsible for the hospital disaster, fire, and safety programs, by interpreting and enforcing all regulations and instructions, which would increase general safety within the hospital.
  • Serves as chairman of the Safety Committee.
  • Conducts fire drills as required.
  • Coordinates regular safety inspections throughout the hospital.
  • Establishes procedures for promoting safe working conditions.
  • Investigates accidents and recommend measures to eliminate safety and health hazards.
  • Takes action when necessary to correct and prevent hazards.
45%

2.

Maintenance/Environmental Services :
  • Provides supervision to Maintenance staff overtime, ensuring accurate time recording, performing evaluations, conducting counseling as necessary, disciplining staff as necessary, and ensuring staff are performing well and provided with tools necessary to successfully complete their job duties.
  • Supervises and directs maintenance personnel on urgent hospital repairs. Must be able to sit, stand, walk and/or climb stairs while inspecting and supervising staff.
  • Coordinates work schedule for Maintenance.
  • Develops departmental budget for Maintenance and Environmental Services and directs expenditures by each department.
  • Monitors department spending.
  • Schedules annual inspection of all fire equipment by outside sources.
  • Performs regular inspections of building, equipment, new construction, and renovation programs.
  • Forecasts and calculates cost and repairs of hospital equipment, new construction, and renovation programs.
  • Responsible for development of adequate programs to accomplish proper maintenance of hospital building, grounds, and equipment.
  • Makes recommendations for any cost containment measures or improvements that could provide for better functioning of the department for the benefit of the Hospital.
  • Keeps Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement appraised of repairs and safety issues within the hospital.
  • Maintains all documentation on Hospital routine checks and preventive maintenance.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance to Environment of Care Plans - annual evaluation and updates to plans.
  • Assists in repairs and other construction as needed.
  • Ability to operate all tools and machinery necessary to maintain the building.
  • Supervises Environment Service Manager in coordinating the overall duties of housekeeping, employee related matters, and maintenance of required equipment and materials.
45%

3.

Attends mandatory in-services as required. Successful completion of all applicable demonstrational competencies.

5%

4.

Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

5%

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