DIR - FACILITY SERVICES ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS

UHS • Birmingham, AL

93d

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Director (FMD) provides direct oversight and management of Facility Services consisting of Maintenance, Plant Operations, and coordinates Environmental Services. This position will be based at Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services (HCBHS), but will spend up to 25% of the time at AL Clinical School (ACS). The FMD coordinates all plant operations to ensure compliance with Department of Mental Health, JCAHO, CMS, and other regulatory agency standards. Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a robust, free-standing psychiatric hospital offering dedicated services to adolescents and adults from the surrounding Birmingham community. With an average census of 150 patients, Hill Crest features acute inpatient, residential, and group home settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized college or university or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of facility maintenance leadership experience in a healthcare setting; prefer a certified healthcare facility manager.
• Current Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, and achieving objectives.
• Recognized ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Working knowledge of health care sanitation and plant operations applicable to the safety of patients.
• Knowledge of hospital and/or health care as related to JCAHO and regulatory standards.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a facility Safety Officer, responsible for the hospital disaster, fire, and safety programs.
• Conducts fire drills as required and coordinates regular safety inspections throughout the hospital.
• Establishes procedures for promoting safe working conditions and investigates accidents to recommend measures to eliminate safety and health hazards.
• Provides supervision to Maintenance staff, ensuring accurate time recording, performing evaluations, and conducting counseling as necessary.
• Coordinates work schedule for Maintenance and develops departmental budget for Maintenance and Environmental Services.
• Monitors department spending and schedules annual inspection of all fire equipment by outside sources.
• Performs regular inspections of building, equipment, new construction, and renovation programs.
• Responsible for development of adequate programs to accomplish proper maintenance of hospital building, grounds, and equipment.
• Keeps Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement appraised of repairs and safety issues within the hospital.
• Maintains all documentation on Hospital routine checks and preventive maintenance.
• Assists in repairs and other construction as needed.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees