Director of Plant Operations and Maintenance / Facilities Engineering

Children's Nebraska•Omaha, NE

About The Position

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Demonstrates twenty four hour responsibility and accountability for operations, quality of services, and all aspects of safety and maintenance programs within the institution. Ensures provision of quality services by maintaining appropriate resources, staffing levels, competency of staff, maintenance/ and performance of equipment, physical space, and training and education of staff. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for all aspects of safety, plant operations and maintenance programs of the organization. Ensures safe, well-maintained environment of care assuring the safety and well-being of patients, family, physicians, staff, and visitors throughout organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Required
Minimum 7 years of experience in a hospital environment, including 3 years of leadership experience. Required
Previous experience with construction projects from planning to final commissioning Required
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience leading/managing a complex site.
Strong skills in critical systems such as emergency/stand-by generators, automatic transfer switches, un-interruptible power supply (UPS) systems, power distribution systems/medical gas.
Strong verbal and written (report) communications skills; superior presentation skills.
Strong judgment, problem-solving and crisis management skills.
Understanding of building Management Control Systems, Life Safety Systems, CMMS.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power Point, and Microsoft Outlook software.
Project planning and implementation skills
Excellent communication with all levels of management
Proven ability with mechanical, HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment
Fully knowledgeable of activities necessary to produce a state of perpetual readiness.

Nice To Haves

Joint Commission/CMS Survey experience at the hospital level Preferred
Experience with property management Preferred

Responsibilities

Manages and provides direction to the maintenance staff to assure department is producing high quality work efficiently and cost effectively
Direct all building and facility related operations, including Maintenance, Engineering and Environmental Services
Ensure the Environmental Services needs of the facilities are met and associated quality measures are maintained
Maintain clean and safe grounds, monitoring appropriate staffing, qualifications, scheduling, training, and coordination of activities with outside contractors
Selects/hires employees and trains and/or oversees the training on job related tasks.
Conducts employee performance management duties including completion and delivery of performance evaluations, setting goals, dissemination of information, coaching, addressing performance issues/routine correction actions, and recommending termination of employment.
Makes salary recommendations.
Submits notifications for personnel actions (e.g., status changes, terminations).
Makes recommendations for human resource needs.
Design work routines and schedules of staff for maximum efficiency
Assure that the maintenance department plans, coordinates and executes preventative maintenance needs as well as attends to repairs and building improvements
Lead monthly safety meeting and maintain proper records.
Under the direction of the Vice President, prepare the annual operational budget for the operation of Maintenance
Responsible for the implementation and execution of business plans or activities for the department. May assist in the development of business plans.
Makes decisions guided by the business plan and resource availability that impacts service levels and the team’s ability to meet objectives.
Analyzes processes and procedures and makes recommendations and/or decisions on guidelines for daily processes/activities within department. May recommend policy changes related to the department. Implements new or revised policies, processes, and procedures within the work area.
Manage department budget performance and adhere to record keeping policies and procedures
Develops the annual budget, monitors and prepares budget variance reports for the department.
Applies business and management expertise to identify problems/opportunities, determine solutions, and measure results.
Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety practices, policies, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Maintains fire and life safety systems and periodic testing
Assures HVAC, plumbing, electrical and generator system are maintained in good working order
Assist with approved renovation projects, apartment turn over when vacancies occur and oversee punch lists
Provides input on monthly variance reports for Maintenance
Update the capital asset management list, recommend upgrade or replacement schedule for essential building systems and equipment
Expedite workflow by distributing assignments in a timely manner, review work orders and set priorities accordingly
Manage contracts with outside vendors and maintain records of all contracts, work orders, and budgets.
Participate in performance improvement meetings, quality assurance programs, safety programs, and management and departmental meetings
Carry out functions of leadership in alignment with expectations of similar positions within host hospital. Includes but is not limited to participation in leadership training, fostering organizational culture and mission and meeting service/productivity standards.
Uses discretion and independent judgment in organizing and directing Site Facilities Operations teams which includes but is not limited to regulatory compliance and management, quality assurance activities and programs, financial performance and reporting and personnel management and development.
Accountable for ensuring that all building systems and equipment are installed and maintained in accordance with Joint Commission (EC/LS) standards and all other applicable State/Federal/Local regulatory requirements.
Provides leadership in supporting development of performance standards for all Departments/Services Managed.
Partners internally/externally to ensure the use of best practices, including lean principles.
Accountable for financial performance related to Operational Facilities spend while ensuring adherence to established operating budgets.
Ensures staff training in approved practices and procedures related to proper facility maintenance techniques.
Supports the Planning and Design Services department with Facilities Operations Capital equipment forecast/budget process.
Point of escalation for all facility concerns and/or grievances by patients, physicians and staff.
Creates a safe work environment for staff by ensuring adherence to all safety/infection control policies and procedures/practices to include but not limited to the wearing of appropriate protective clothing and gear and the proper handling of contaminated equipment and tools.
Manages and determines the degree of compliance with applicable standards, specifically in the areas of Joint Commission Environment of Care/Life Safety, CMS, NFPA, OHSA, Safety Management, Security Management, Bio-Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Management and Waste.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Performs physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section