Director Facilities/Plant Operations
Job Code: 29312
Position Summary
Responsible for the operations, budget and strategic planning for the Engineering, Plant Operations, Facilities, Grounds and Maintenance and other Healthcare Operational Services to ensure the best patient care environments.
Responsibilities
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and manages facility operations for more than 1.3 million square feet of facilities on the main campus of the hospital, multiple satellite ambulatory locations, extensive leased buildings, and a micro hospital location. The facilities have been built and renovated between 1965 up to the current year.
• Directs mechanical, electrical, HVAC, ground maintenance and landscaping for 24/7 operations with high reliability needs
• Ensure proper functioning of building systems, grounds and maintenance
• Directs functions associated with planning, design and method recommendations, purchasing equipment, ensuring all physical assets and facility operations align with organizational objectives
• Implements effective engineering methods, provides technical guidance, and acts as a resource for mechanics, electricians and other technical staff
• Ensures components, materials, and tools are used to capacity
• Has extensive experience with the concepts and principles of one or more related fields or departments.
• Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department in collaboration with senior management
• Integrates infection prevention and control guidelines and standards within Facilities/Plant Operations
• Responsible for department quality assurance activities
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, OSHA) across all building systems, grounds and maintenance
• Oversight of the Environment of Care
• Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, processes, policies and procedures for departmental operations
• Maintains financial accountability for assigned departments
• Leads, directs and monitors key performance improvement activities (e.g., goals, key performance indicators, data collection, and effectiveness of process change)
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Supervision is often provided through a team of subordinate managers
• May supervise additional departments to support the organizational needs
• Provides guidance, training, coaching and mentoring to staff
• Proactive in the achievement of the facility goals and objectives
• Coordinates activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 10 years’ leadership experience in hospital engineering maintenance or facilities management within a healthcare setting required; experience with in a healthcare system preferred
• Demonstrated quality leadership in meeting performance plans
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission, DNV, NFPA and other related regulations
Working Conditions
• Must be able to maintain a standing or sitting position
• Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold for short periods of time
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more Employee referral program that pays you for helping great people join the team And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
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