Director of Facilities - Maintainence

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

8460 Maintenance-KHMC

Reporting to the VP of Support Services, the Director of Facilities is responsible for the general management and outcomes of the activities and functions which are necessary to maintain the physical structures, utility systems, mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, and grounds in a safe, compliant, and operative working condition within all Kaweah Health's facilities. The Director collaborates with the Executive Team and the Finance Division, and actively participates in the capital spending and strategic planning processes. The Director is engaged in planning and implementation of multiple facility-related projects related to the physical plant of all facilities within the District. She/he ensures that projects are developed and managed effectively within established project budgets and schedules. The Director collaborates with facilities support personnel pertaining to space-use planning, capital and medical equipment expenditure planning, and public relations efforts. This position frequently presents to the Board of Directors and the Senior Leadership Team.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Preferred:  Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM)

Education
Required: Bachelor's degree OR minimum of ten years of combined progressive experience in a healthcare setting relative to maintenance operations and construction.

Preferred: Graduate level education

Experience
Required: Minimum five years of senior management role with experience in a healthcare setting relative to maintenance operations and construction for licensed facilities.  General understanding of applicable licensing requirements and compliances standards required by HCAi (OSHPD), CDPH, The Joint Commission, etc.  Experienced in capital planning, design management, and execution of facilities projects, preferably within inpatient and outpatient healthcare facilities
Preferred: Experience with Co-Generation Plant operation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of Joint Commission, HCAi (OSHPD), and Title 19,22,24 codes, as well as all Life Safety requirements.
Proficient understanding in central utility plant operations, electronics and/or HVAC- cooling, plumbing, electrical, building automation, life safety systems, general construction and repair methods.

Familiar with the principles and best practices of preventative maintenance programs, project planning, design, construction, and management.
Knows how to develop, implement and monitor budgets.
Familiar with laws, regulations, contracts, agreements, specifications and procedures related to public contracting requirements.
Displays strong leadership and organizational management skills.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to effectively collaborate with the organization's leadership team and project stakeholders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential:
Responsible for safe and proper operation of Kaweah Health hospital facilities complying with Joint Commission, Federal, State policies and applicable OSHPD codes.
Oversees, manages, and coordinates efforts of either the Maintenance Department and Co-generation Plant. Supervises department Supervisors and Leads, if applicable.
Interviews, hires, evaluates, counsels, and terminates according to policy.
Maintains good interdepartmental and intradepartmental relationships by providing the highest level of services, management assistance and open communication.
Develops department staff via ongoing in-service education, on-the-job training, evaluations, competencies, and open departmental meetings.
Capable of managing projects, installation of equipment, directing of manpower internal and external in a professional cost effective manner.
Coordinates Maintenance functions throughout Kaweah Health as needed. Administers d