Environment of Care Director

Freedom Magnolia•Magnolia, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Freedom Behavioral Health is accepting applications for a full-time Environment of Care Director at its Magnolia, Mississippi location. Although the position is currently filled, the organization continues to accept applications to help prevent disruptions in patient care if a vacancy occurs. The Director considers the safety of patients, visitors, and employees in relation to the facility’s physical surroundings, work processes, and operational procedures. The role oversees maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, and transportation departments for the designated hospital, as well as campus maintenance and environmental services operations. The Director is responsible for maintaining and caring for the physical plant, including buildings, grounds, and other maintenance needs, while supporting safety for patients, employees, and families. Freedom Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment without regard to protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or experience in the building trades with an emphasis on life safety and the environment of care.
Three to five years of experience in a hospital or nursing home setting.

Responsibilities

Ensure the facility remains in operating condition at all times, 24/7.
Conduct regular facility inspections to identify required work.
Investigate and address complaints or concerns involving the facility interior.
Create, update, and implement standard operating procedures for tasks performed by each department.
Inspect completed work to ensure it meets company and leadership expectations and standards.
Perform and assist with cleaning and maintenance duties as required.
Meet regularly with maintenance staff to discuss performance and expectations.
Identify and implement ways to improve facility quality and efficiency.
Promote a safe workplace and a company safety culture among employees.
Ensure safety equipment is in place and operable, and equipment meets OSHA requirements to the extent that the facility is safe and compliant.
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to identify defects or malfunctions.
Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
Oversee maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, and transportation departments, as well as campus maintenance and environmental services operations.
Maintain the physical plant, including buildings and grounds.