Director, Facilities I (System) | South | Fulltime Job

Summary

The Director, Facilities I (System) provides on-site leadership to a team that continuously maintains assigned facilities in an efficient, safe, comfortable, and visually pleasing condition. This position holds primary responsibility for assuring that the quality of all Facility Services provided to the assigned facility are delivered in the highest quality manner possible. The Director, Facilities I is also responsible for all regulatory and accreditation compliance requirements related to the buildings, systems, and various codes. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

 

Education/Formal Training

Work Experience

Credential/Licensure

 

REQUIRED:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Business Management or equivalent experience.

 

Five (5) years of experience in healthcare facilities management.

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PREFERRED:

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Ten (10) years of experience in healthcare facilities management.

Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification.

 

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

Nine (9) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

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Other nationally recognized certification related to Facilities Management acceptable as an alternative to the CHFM.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of hospital mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of regulatory agency codes, standards, and general requirements for installation, operation, maintenance of equipment as promulgated with such agencies as JCAHO, NFPA, OSHA, AAMI, ASHE, FDA, and DHEW.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction codes, health and safety regulations, financial and management practices, purchasing, supervision and motivation of personnel, and state and local regulations regarding the maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic financial reports and the ability to perform financial analysis.
• Excellent business and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively utilizing interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with other department staff and the public.
• Ability to effectively lead a team of Supervisors, Managers and Technical Staff.
• Project management skills including: coordination, communication, prioritization, troubleshooting, adherence to budget and completions goals, and recruitment resources.
• Travel - 5% (some overnight required).

Key Job Responsibilities

Facilities Management Support:

• Leads a group of managers, supervisors and skilled technicians, and outside contractors, in the maintenance and repair of systems typically found in a hospital facility, including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical and electronic, and plumbing; in a manner that assures a high degree of reliability and safety.
• Maintains the professional public image and aesthetically pleasing appearance of the building(s) themselves.
• Coordinates maintenance and project work with department heads and medical personnel as required.
• Oversees grounds maintenance, including lawn, parking lot, driveways, sidewalks, signage, lighting etc. with special attention given to the front and emergency entrances / canopy areas.
• Develops and executes snow removal plans as needed.
• Leads and oversees small construction and renovation projects and solicits /reviews bids for any subcontract work needed.
• Maintains the safe operation of the facility during projects of any size.
• Enforces safety and quality standards for the department.
• Maintains the professional appearance of all department spaces, regardless of their public exposure. 

  Financial Management:

• Prepares annual expense budget, capital request budget, and human resource utilization plan for the department.
• Oversees service contracts and periodically evaluates the financial impact of bringing service in-house through training, tools, personnel additions or changes.
• Manages the appropriate use of inventory management and purchasing tools.
• Oversees use of purchasing tools and compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Manages the purchase of supplies, replacement parts, etc. in a productive