Director, Physical Facilities

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Director, Physical Facilities (DPF) who is responsible for the operational management of the Facilities and associated sub-departments as assigned, including but not limited to, Security, Environment of Care Compliance, Medical equipment and Transportation.  The DPF will supervise physical plant operations to include all builds and grounds, utilities, energy management systems, and safety/security systems to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment.

Responsibilities:

Department Leadership Duties

• Build positive relationships, inspire others to perform at a higher level, prepare career development plans, and retain an accountable work force.
• Coach and counsel staff and administer appropriate and timely discipline when needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, and ensure appropriate Lean tools are deployed and results are evaluated and/or monitored.
• Support Kaizen efforts companywide with the assignment of technician staff. Keep projects prioritized and on schedule.
• Provide/ensure staff receive all new hire and annual training on time.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate department staff; ensure staff receive training related to specific job tasks and responsibilities.
• Responsible for management of small renovation projects to include material take offs, creating schedules, project coordination, project management, project close-out, and commissioning.
• Oversee the Environment of Care preparation and maintenance to meet The Joint Commission standards and surveys.
• Understanding and management of The Joint Commission and OSHPD 3 standards.
• Participate in organizational strategic and long-term planning.

Operational Oversite Functions

• Direct, schedule and oversee external contractors (electrician, plumbers, roofers, painters, landscapers, etc.), either directly or through supervisor staff.
• Bid and formulate Master agreements with commonly used external contractors.
• Assist with development and monitoring of department budget; order equipment and supplies and monitor inventory; make requests for capital outlay expenditures as needed.
• Develop and continue to evolve pertinent data to support the business and future decisions.
• Develop, implement, and supervise preventative maintenance and renovation programs for buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical, utility, safety and security systems.
• Bid, Contract and Supervises custodial program in cleaning buildings and premises.
• Serve as an administrator responsible for facility safety and meeting physical ADA compliance standards.
• Prepare specifications for physical plant projects; estimate costs of equipment, materials, labor, and supplies; prepare bid specifications for projects, equipment and contracted services; and oversee site and building projects performed by outside contractors.
• Develop specifications for cost related to effective energy management systems. Supervise the operations, maintenance and repair of such systems.
• Oversee fleet vehicles maintenance which are managed by Transportation, a sub department
• Ensure the proper disposal of hazardous and controlled waste in compliance with regulations and guidelines; work directly with outside agencies such as OSHA, Cal OSHA, and local and state health departments as required.
• Evaluate the need for and arrange physical plant training sessions (bloodborne pathogens, OSHA, MSDS, and other job-related training).
• Uses data to track all operational metrics. Defines what success looks like and how to reach goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned/requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, building trades, construction management or related field.
• Minimum 7 or more years of progressively responsible experience in physical plant maintenance.
• 5 years minimum supervisory experience.
• Experience with facilities maintenan