Manager, Plant Facilities

Manager, Plant Facilities

Location: Boston Specialty Hospital

• Onsite parking!

Overview:

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the operations of the Maintenance Department. Responsible for contract services including grounds, security and Environmental Services
• Knowledge of and assure compliance with The Joint Commission environment of care, emergency management and life safety standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the building's vendor relationships and assists in development of operating and capital budgets.
• Assists in operations and maintenance issues, troubleshooting and problem solving as required.
• Recommends and implements improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an on-going basis and develop/maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
• Coordinates maintenance efforts with outside contractors, personnel and technicians. Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues and must remain competent and with critical building system controls and functionality
• Maintains on-going communication with hospital leadership, staff, facility management team and vendors.
• Assists in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts. Coordinates development and maintenance of as-built drawings.
• Responds to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and leadership and/or staff concerns.
• Implements and administers inventory control programs/purchase parts and supplies.
• Develops specifications and assists in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts.
• Establishes and monitors programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, government agency and company directives as relates to building operations.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must also utilize the principles of growth and development when identifying age specific needs. Fiscal and operational responsibility for the Maintenance Department and contract services. Responsible for facility wide safety program. Develops and implements departmental policies/procedures that guide and support the provision of services. Authorization and execution of purchase orders for equipment and supplies.
• Possess the skills and abilities of the following: Environment of Care; Hospital Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials/Waste, Emergency Preparedness, Life Safety, Equipment Safety, Utility Systems, Patient Rights, Patient Safety, Performance Improvement, Risk Management, Confidentiality, Child Abuse, Infection Control.
• The ability to read and interpret structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control drawings and specifications.
• Must have a working knowledge of building and maintenance codes and regulations, Joint Commission Standards and all local/state and federal regulations required for health care institutions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required; bachelor’s degree in engineering strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of facility management experience in a healthcare setting which includes knowledge of TJC standards is required, along with managing staff.
• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager strongly preferred.
• MA Engineering license: strongly preferred.
• American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) strongly preferred.