Director of Facilities

San Luis Valley Health•Alamosa, CO

About The Position

San Luis Valley Health (SLVH) is seeking a full time Director of Facilities. In line with the SLVH’s vision, mission and values, the Director is responsible for managing and leading all functions falling within Plant Operations, EVS, Grounds, and Construction. This position offers competitive pay, an attractive management-level benefits package, and eligibility for annual variable pay bonus.

Requirements

A successful candidate will preferably have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
The Director will have a minimum of 5+ years of personnel management experience, and thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity, electronics, plumbing, carpentry, boiler operation, HVAC and general building maintenance, as well as knowledge of autoclaving, bio-waste, life safety codes, construction phasing, and environmental services operations.
The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate the ability to systemically apply engineering principles and detect and repair malfunctioning equipment or systems.

Responsibilities

Direct and indirect supervision of approximately 45 FTEs across a variety of divisions including Plant Operations, Maintenance, and Environmental Services.
Carrying out Director-level responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Setting clear expectations for staff by developing job specific customer service expectations and behaviors, with associated training plans.
Acknowledge and follow up with customer and employee concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Direct maintenance activities on utility systems to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or oxygen required for facility operation and patient care.
Inspect machines and equipment to conform to operational standards and ensure preventative maintenance occurs on all systems and building as scheduled and according to manufacturer’s recommendation or best standard.
Ensure compliance by outside contractors with all regulatory agencies and hospital policies and procedures.
Act as a liaison with other departments engaging in an assessment of their needs and developing action plans to ensure needs are met.
Ensure SLVH is in compliance with all regulatory agencies and standards including, but not limited to, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and CMS, along with local building and fire codes.

Benefits

Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.