PLANT FACILITY SAFETY DIRECTOR

POSITION SUMMARY

Directs the departments of Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Dietary and Housekeeping.  Supervises and performs a variety of general mechanical and preventive maintenance as well as inspections, servicing and overhaul of equipment and facilities of the hospital.  Responsible for the coordination and management of hospital safety/security programs.

TASK LETTER CODE

PRIMARY DUTIES

(Are the essential job tasks or primary responsibilities that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of an accommodation. For example: “DO” (action verb) “WHAT” (object) – “Collects vitals from patients at the being of the visit according to clinic protocol”.

% OF TIME PERFORMING DUTY

A

Performs and oversees maintenance and repair of all physical plant machinery,

cooling, piping and electrical systems and records maintenance in accordance

with schedules, policies and regulations

B

Maintains departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff

C

Establishes preventive maintenance schedules and prioritizes repair and maintenance work to minimize disruptions of hospital operations

D

Plans for and oversees major repairs, renovation, and new construction.  Serves as liaison between hospital and contractor during construction

E

Coordinates the safety/security programs to ensure a safe environment consistent with regulatory, environmental and hospital requirements and needs

F

Functions as Safety/Security Coordinator and as administrative safety advisor at all levels of the hospital

G

Selects, trains/orients, assigns department staff, evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions

H

Develops, recommends and coordinates the implementation of new procedures

I

Inspects, tests, cleans and directs the repair of fire equipment, alarms, switches and sensors

J

Performs routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, removing snow, etc. as required

K

Performs periodic inspections of buildings and makes recommendations on needed repairs, installation, etc.

L

Performs maintenance of storage sheds; assists various departments with transfer of records to storage

M

Maintains departmental reports and records and collects data for administrative and regulatory purposes as required and/or requested

N

Monitors and inspects work to ensure compliance with codes and regulations

O

Monitors and schedules maintenance of facility vehicles (routine service, tires, repairs, etc.).

P

Maintains harmonious relationships within facility and with co-workers providing support and assistance to ensure quality patient care

Q

Participates in rotation of stand-by call and responds according to department policies and procedures

R

Develops and maintains departmental policy and procedure manuals

S

Maintain confidentiality of all patient/resident/staff information

T

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

U

Other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or additional training in HVAC, Electrical, or other related fields required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years of hospital/Healthcare related engineering experience with a minimum of 2 years working in a supervisory capacity

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: N/A

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS: N/A

SUPERVISES: The departments of Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Security and Housekeeping

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS: For physical demands and working conditions, see next page.