Director of Environment of Care (EOC)- Behavioral Hospital

Perimeter Healthcare•Jackson, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Jackson has a great opportunity for a full-time Director of Environment of Care (EOC). We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving our patient’s lives by using a patient centered, collaborative approach to providing high quality of care. Perimeter Behavioral Jackson and is a psychiatric children’s hospital providing inpatient programs for children and adolescents. If you are willing to help us to be committed to providing hope and transforming the lives of children in our community and you meet the positions qualifications, then apply today. The Director of Environment of Care's responsibilities include the following: Ensures that all systems that relate to life and safety/EOC are maintained and inspected according federal, state and local requirements and that National Patient Safety Goals are implemented and monitored. Ensures that toxic and biohazard materials are handled and disposed of in keeping with Federal and State regulations. Coordinates with any contractor performing work relating to the supervised departments. Provides daily maintenance supervision of the hospital facility including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and coordinate general maintenance of the building inside and out. Provides supervision of landscape and lawn services including grass mowing, weeding, planting and any necessary grounds clean up or repair. Supervises maintenance of all parking lots for the safety of patients and staff. Review all maintenance agreements for appropriateness and cost effectiveness. Ensures that all functions within Plant Operations, and Housekeeping follow the safety procedures outlined in the company policies. Administers evaluations of employees within established time constraints for Maintenance, and Housekeeping. Maintains operation within budget guidelines. Performs in-services required by the company and participate in hospital-wide performance improvement (PI) activities and in required in-service education. Performs a variety of tasks, including painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, test and inspections of physical plant equipment, preventative maintenance and various janitorial duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience in general repair, framing, sheetrock, electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
10+ years of management experience is required.
Experience with fire codes and OSHA.
Excellent communication.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all systems that relate to life and safety/EOC are maintained and inspected according federal, state and local requirements and that National Patient Safety Goals are implemented and monitored.
Ensures that toxic and biohazard materials are handled and disposed of in keeping with Federal and State regulations.
Coordinates with any contractor performing work relating to the supervised departments.
Provides daily maintenance supervision of the hospital facility including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and coordinate general maintenance of the building inside and out.
Provides supervision of landscape and lawn services including grass mowing, weeding, planting and any necessary grounds clean up or repair.
Supervises maintenance of all parking lots for the safety of patients and staff.
Review all maintenance agreements for appropriateness and cost effectiveness.
Ensures that all functions within Plant Operations, and Housekeeping follow the safety procedures outlined in the company policies.
Administers evaluations of employees within established time constraints for Maintenance, and Housekeeping.
Maintains operation within budget guidelines.
Performs in-services required by the company and participate in hospital-wide performance improvement (PI) activities and in required in-service education.
Performs a variety of tasks, including painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, test and inspections of physical plant equipment, preventative maintenance and various janitorial duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.