Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation kphc•Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa, NM

9h•$0 - $116,892

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Director of Facilities & Maintenance directs all activities and staff related to facilities, maintenance, and housekeeping services, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. The role encompasses bids and contracts, budgets, facilities engineering and improvement projects, oversight of consultants and contract personnel, healthcare building-code and accreditation compliance, OSHA requirements, contractual work specifications, and emergency facilities operations and planning. The position supports the mission of the Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation and Santo Domingo Health Center. Employees are expected to uphold confidentiality and patient-care principles, professional and ethical standards, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and applicable KPHC and SDHC policies, compliance standards, and HIPAA requirements. The Director is responsible for day-to-day facilities operations and must maintain a current insurable driver’s license. The position works under normal office conditions, with noise levels ranging from low to moderate, and may involve exposure to health risks inherent in a health center. It involves deadlines, multitasking, and interaction with a wide variety of people on varied and sometimes complicated issues. Physical tasks may include frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, talking, and hearing; prolonged standing, walking, sitting, keyboarding, reading, and driving or riding in transport vehicles; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, facilities engineering, mechanical engineering, construction engineering, or a related field, or International Facilities Manager’s Association Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification.
Five years of directly applicable work experience, including two years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Thorough knowledge of healthcare facilities operations; maintenance and repair of complex equipment; and building systems and their interrelationships in providing environmental control and supporting patient care.
Thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment used in healthcare settings, building and construction trades and methods, and health center operations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and personal computer use.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state codes and regulations, including AAAHC standards, OSHA standards, the National Electrical Code, Uniform Building Codes, and NFPA Codes 101 and 99; familiarity with codes for medical and flammable gases.
Ability to interact professionally with the public, tribal agencies, management, and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Current insurable driver’s license.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to uphold confidentiality and patient-care principles and comply with KPHC and SDHC policies, compliance standards, and HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in English and the Keres native language.
Prior experience working with Indian Health Services (IHS), a Tribe, or a Tribal Organization.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, and coordinate trade personnel activities related to repair, maintenance, housekeeping, and construction of facilities, equipment, buildings, and grounds while minimizing interruptions to patient care.
Establish work-order procedures and priorities.
Direct vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure work is performed effectively and efficiently according to clinic and safety standards.
Establish preventive maintenance schedules.
Oversee work assignments and progress, work quality, building utility-system repair and maintenance, equipment and tools, and Facilities Department training.
Participate in leadership meetings and development of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Advise and recommend appropriate operational measures, policies, and procedures to management.
Coordinate with the Safety Manager to establish safety plans and training programs and ensure compliance with safety rules and practices.
Oversee building-related emergency situations on KPHC property.
Coordinate with the Safety Manager to develop, propose, communicate, and implement the KPHC Emergency Operations and Preparedness Plan, including drills and training.
Ensure Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for facilities and housekeeping departments are maintained and current.
Prepare, analyze, and evaluate reports and recommend improvements to performance and patient satisfaction.
Develop the capital budget and monitor the annual operating budget; order and purchase materials; monitor expenditures and project costs; prepare monthly reports; and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and standards.
Conduct quality checks and performance evaluations; oversee staff training and professional development; and handle staff hiring, corrective action, termination, and promotion.
Coordinate and supervise professional consultants, architects, planners, engineers, construction technicians, engineering technicians, and graphic personnel.
Manage building construction projects from final technical planning through preliminary and final design to construction completion.
Provide technical oversight and review of development activities affecting existing KPHC infrastructure.
Write specifications and review bids and construction and remodeling plans.
Initiate change orders and correspondence to modify plans and specifications to accommodate clinic requirements and conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.