Director of Facilities

Qualifications and experience:

A successful candidate will preferably have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. In addition, the Director will have a minimum of 5 years of personnel management experience, and thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity, electronics, plumbing, carpentry, boiler operation, HVAC and general building maintenance, as well as knowledge of autoclaving, bio-waste, life safety codes, construction phasing, and environmental services operations. The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate the ability to systemically apply engineering principles and detect and repair malfunctioning equipment or systems.

Primary duties include:

• Direct and indirect supervision of approximately 45 FTEs across a variety of divisions including Plant Operations, Maintenance, and Environmental Services.
• Carrying out Director-level responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Setting clear expectations for staff by developing job specific customer service expectations and behaviors, with associated training plans.
• Acknowledge and follow up with customer and employee concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Direct maintenance activities on utility systems to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or oxygen required for facility operation and patient care.
• Inspect machines and equipment to conform to operational standards and ensure preventative maintenance occurs on all systems and building as scheduled and according to manufacturer’s recommendation or best standard.
• Ensure compliance by outside contractors with all regulatory agencies and hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison with other departments engaging in an assessment of their needs and developing action plans to ensure needs are met.
• Ensure facility is in compliance with all regulatory agencies and standards including, but not limited to, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and CMS, along with local building and fire codes.