Hilo Medical Center is seeking a Regional Director of Facilities to lead its Plant Maintenance team. Now is an exciting time to join us! In addition to our ongoing facilities enhancements, we were recently approved by the Hawaii state legislature for $50 million in capital improvement funding to expand our facility to include 36 additional hospital beds and a new 19-bed Intensive Care Unit. View details about this transformative project in Big Island Now.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is located in the HHSC East Hawaii Region located on the island of Hawaii, with Hilo Medical Center serving as the Regional Center, which includes Hale Ho’ola Hamakua, Ka’u Hospital and the East Hawaii Health Outpatient Clinics. 

The Regional Director of Facilities’ responsibilities include the planning, design, direction, implementation and finalization of all facility projects related to construction and renovation, including the solicitation and evaluation of bids and consulting with architects, engineers, and various contractors, facility conformance to all applicable codes and standards including local and federal agencies as well as private certification and accreditation organizations (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid, The Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Disabilities and Communication Access Board, etc.), development and management of capital and operational budgets, negotiation of service agreements, and development and administration of policies and procedures to meet each Department’s needs, and other duties as assigned.

The regional director provides expertise for the design, planning and construction aspects of building, remodeling, or renovating of the physical plant and equipment to meet the needs of the facility, and maintains, repairs, and/or replaces buildings and equipment as necessary, to keep it operating in an efficient manner and in a clean, sanitary and attractive condition. Responsible for the oversight of HVAC, refrigeration, steam and hot water, medical gas, electrical distribution, emergency power, fire protection, plumbing, and elevators. Maintains knowledge of healthcare safety and security programs and Emergency Management procedures.

Develops, measures, monitors, analyzes/evaluates, and improves all facilities related preventive maintenance programs, and environment of care programs including but not limited to Life Safety, Utility Management, and Water Management, Building Management, etc., and coordinating corrective action plans.

Directs and participates in the planning process for future development of new services and growth of services as requested. Reviews physical layout of buildings and land usage, and recommends optimal usage of space for new and relocated services.

Assists with all facility renovations to include capital improvement projects. These duties will include acquiring cost estimates for the project, including design, construction, and permitting costs as applicable.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Four (4) years of specialized experience which included experience in the following:

Experience in the maintenance and repair of healthcare buildings, structures, or utilities which required the preparation and/or interpretation of plans, drawings and specifications and the proper observance of safety measures, which demonstrated an intimate knowledge of practices, methods, techniques, material, cost equipment and tools used in construction and maintenance projects.

Professional, technical, administrative, investigative or other responsible work experience which required the ability to deal effectively with fellow workers, business contracts and/ or general public.

Supervisory Experience: Four (4) years of experience which included planning and directing the work of others; assigning and reviewing their work, advising them on difficult problem areas; timing and scheduling their work; and providing training.

Certification: Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred. Candidates who do not have this certification must complete it within one year of hire.

Licensure: A valid driver’s license.

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Medical Center, Hale Ho′ola Hamakua, Ka′u Hospital, and the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and over 1,700 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Hale Ho′ola Hamakua and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hilomedicalcenter.org, www.halehoolahamakua.org or www.kauhospital.org.

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

Relocation Assistance is available for this position.

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete a pre-employment assessment(s) shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessment(s) within two days of receipt of the request. 

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.

East Hawaii Region (Hilo Medical Center, Hale Ho’ola Hamakua and Ka’u Hospital) is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.