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JOB SUMMARY:The Facility Operations Director will oversee all aspects of building infrastructure, grounds, environmental services, dietary, bio-medical equipment, new construction and renovation, and security to ensure safe, proper and energy and cost-efficient operations for a portfolio of both owned and rental assets. As part of the Operations team, the Facility Operations Director works closely with all OSS Health leaders. Responsible for day-to-day facilities operations, safety and security. Upholds and enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Understands and adheres to the hospital vision and mission.
JOB SUMMARY:The Facility Operations Director will oversee all aspects of building infrastructure, grounds, environmental services, dietary, bio-medical equipment, new construction and renovation, and security to ensure safe, proper and energy and cost-efficient operations for a portfolio of both owned and rental assets. As part of the Operations team, the Facility Operations Director works closely with all OSS Health leaders. Responsible for day-to-day facilities operations, safety and security. Upholds and enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Understands and adheres to the hospital vision and mission.QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION:Education:
- Bachelor's degree required (Healthcare Administration, Business, Engineering, or a related field)
- 5–10 years in healthcare operations, with leadership experience across multiple service lines. Preferably facility maintenance experience.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and systems-thinking abilities; deep understanding of hospital operations and support services.
Qualifications:
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, standards and compliance with policies, procedures and systems pertaining to the building, the environment and workplace safety required.
- Must have knowledge of construction and building maintenance. Dietary and environmental service functions are preferred.
- Must have high standards and initiative, as well as the ability to coordinate team efforts.
- Must be self-directed and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Must be team oriented, self-motivated and have a positive attitude.
- Must have the ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail and be well organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Must possess excellent customer service and follow-up skills.
- Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs.
- Attends seminars, workshops, and maintains appropriate affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in field of expertise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures Life Safety Code Compliance and manages the survey-related Statement of Conditions.
- Oversees planning and design of new construction and renovation projects.
- Oversees professional stamped drawing submission and reviews with state and local authorities.
- Oversees organizations real estate leases, contracts, for owned and leased property.
- Liaison for OSS Health and leased property owners/managers.
- Responsible for Facilities contracts to include, but not limited to, utilities, preventative maintenance agreements, infrastructure service agreements, bio medical equipment, security service agreements, security alarm services, safety data sheet software, hazardous waste management, medical waste management, landscaping, automatic door service agreements, elevator service agreements, snow removal agreements, fire alarm system agreements, trash removal, pest control, dietary services, cleaning services, medical gas systems, laundry services, water management, nurse call systems.
- Oversees facilities operations, manages facilities budgets, directs routine maintenance, responds to emergencies, manages risk, manages contractors, manages utilities contracts, oversees security and conducts site inspections.
- Serves as the organization Safety Officer and Sets compliance with Environment of Care (EOC) and Emergency Management (EM) goals and objectives. In collaboration with the Director of Quality and Risk, interprets new regulations and requirements and oversees their implementation including Department of Health and Joint Commission guidelines. Investigates EOC and EM concerns and ensures compliance to regulatory matters related to the facility and security.
- Responsible for implementation and project management of capital improvement projects.
- Coordinates and supervises all facility and security related contractors.
- Ensures all safety hazards are corrected in a timely manner. Ensures work requested or needed on work orders is completed in a timely, efficient manner.
- Implements corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure maximal up time for facilities and security equipment and to extend the lifespan of those systems.
- Responsible for the oversight and development of call rotation for campus issues related to facilities and security. Ensure building maintenance responds to building emergencies.
- Assists in the development, recommendation and maintenance of operating and capital budgets and control expenditures within approved budget.
- Actively participates in organizational wide committees
- Maintains accurate records and files.
- Participates in leadership development.
- Performs both basic and advanced maintenance functions as required.
- Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules and regulations as set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies, and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.
- May be required to perform similar or related duties as necessary on a temporary or on an emergency basis.
- Maintains or oversees the maintenance of supplies deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the area(s) for which responsible.
- Research major expenditures (including equipment, supplies and/or systems) and make recommendations to the appropriate member(s) of management for approval to purchase.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:Supervises Maintenance Manager, Environmental Services Manager, Dietary Manager
- Functions as a coach & mentor to the staff for whom this position is responsible.
- Participates in and/or supports the employment process in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
- Submits requests for staffing needs on a thorough and timely basis, securing all necessary approval(s).
- Participates in the screening/interviewing process, making self available to meet the candidates' needs to expedite the screening process.
- Participates in and/or supports the Orientation of newly hired staff members.
- Provides and/or oversees the training of newly appointed staff members (to the department).
- Develops and/or maintains on-going training programs/initiatives to enhance skills, knowledge and productivity of existing employees.
- Participate in training sessions as required and/or deemed necessary.
- Provides leadership and direction to the staff for whom responsible in order to maintain a work environment that promotes the creative development of ideas and allows employees to meet and/or exceed expectations and established standards of performance.
- Monitors and measures the performance of those staff reporting to this position. Addresses concerns or weaknesses and takes appropriate action to ensure issues are resolved. Ensures that staff are working as efficiently, as accurately and as productively as possible.
- Ensures compliance and/or oversees the compliance with all policies and procedures by staff. Recognizes exemplary compliance. Initiates appropriate corrective action in instances of noncompliance; secures required approvals before addressing with the staff.
- Makes decisions and takes actions essential to the daily operation of the work area(s) for which responsible.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to communicate effectively with staff, peers, physicians and the public. Ability to speak and understand English fluently.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Frequently required to walk distances. May require climbing and working from ladders. May require bending and stooping. Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds. Fine and gross motor skills and manual dexterity to operate keyboard and other equipment. Possible standing for long periods of time, operating machinery and driving an OSS vehicle. Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to an emergency.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Exposed to blood borne pathogens, anesthetic gases, sterilizers, electrical and mechanical hazards, confused or combative patients, bio-contaminated waste, and unpleasant elements. Subject to stressful situations, long or irregular hours.Work is both indoors and outdoors and will have exposure to various weather conditions, possibly extreme. Exposed to dust and harsh chemicals.Seniority level
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