Regional Director Of Facilities

LOCATION: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP | Plant Maintenance POSITION STATUS: 1.00 | Permanent SALARY RANGE: BU00 SALARY RATE:Negotiable JOB DUTIES: This position is regional and is located in the Maintenance department of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i. The HHSC Kaua’i Region encompasses Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), as well as the Kaua’i Region Clinics and its affiliated entities. The Maintenance department provides technical expertise in the design, planning, and construction of building projects, ensuring the facility's physical plant and equipment meet operational needs. Responsibilities include maintaining buildings and equipment, conducting repairs, ensuring proper electrical and utility services, maintaining grounds and landscaping, operating boilers, conducting fire inspections, and upholding a clean and sanitary facility. The primary function of this position is to serve as the Regional Facilities Director (RFD). In this role, the RFD administers all programs for the Kaua’i Region of HHSC related to environmental services, construction, facilities management, land beautification, telecommunications maintenance, capital improvements, permit acquisition, and the development of policies and procedures to meet environmental needs. The RFD also coordinates major bids for equipment and construction for both facilities in the Kaua’i Region. This position acts as the chief advisor to the Regional Chief Operations Officer (RCOO). It supervises staff by monitoring adherence to sound facilities management principles, ensuring compliance with regulations, and exercising authority for approvals and disapprovals. Responsibilities include verifying that all standards and requirements set by Federal, State, and private accrediting bodies—such as Medicare/Medicaid, ADA, Joint Commission, and OSHA—are consistently met. This position requires travel to all facilities within the HHSC Kaua’i Region and may necessitate extended hours, weekends, and holidays to meet operational needs. The position operates under general administrative direction aligned with current objectives and reports directly to the RCOO, position number 109911, or their designee. Additionally, it receives guidance from the RCOO regarding site-specific concerns. THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of ten (10) years of management experience in general building maintenance, construction, and environmental services in a healthcare setting. Relevant substitutions allowed. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional specialized experience in one or more of the following areas: 1) Professional, technical, or administrative work requiring effective interaction with coworkers, business contracts, or the public; 2) maintenance and repair of buildings or utilities, including preparation and interpretation of plans and safety measures; 3) procurement protocols as outlined by Hawai'i Revised Statutues for construction and equipment purchases;ANDA minimum of three (3) years of professional supervisory experience, with at least two (2) years at the middle management level in a multi-building facility's construction or maintenance department. CERTIFICATION:None required. LICENSURE:Possession of a State of Hawai'i type #3 driver's license is preferred. DESIRED SKILLS: Knowledge of: construction contracts and engineering in a healthcare facility, along with overall management skills; common tradesman tools and equipment, grounds keeping tools and equipment, and common housekeeping and laundry equipment.Ability to: lead and motivate a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment; oversee multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating resources and timelines to ensure successful completion. The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications. MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM:You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT:Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship. MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT:Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS:Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks. IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete aRequest for Administrative Reviewform (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board. CONTACT INFORMATION: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP is located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: (808) 338-6133 | SMMH: (808) 823-4145, email: kauaijobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/. Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: (808) 338-6133 | SMMH: (808) 823-4145, kauaijobs@hhsc.org.