DIR - FACILITY SERVICES ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS

UHS•Birmingham, AL

92d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a robust, free-standing psychiatric hospital offering dedicated services to adolescents and adults from the surrounding Birmingham community. With an average census of 150 patients, Hill Crest features acute inpatient, residential, and group home settings. Please apply to become part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric services. Much more is available online at: https://hillcrestbhs.com/ We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care. We currently treat: Acute Adults Acute Adolescents Forensic Adult Males Residential Males and Females What do our current staff value at Hill Crest & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values our employees. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Hill Crest is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

HSD/GED and Vocational Training or BS Degree (Engineering or related field preferred) along with 10+ years experienced Multi-certified Tradesman MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.
10+ years of facility maintenance leadership experience in a healthcare setting; prefer a certified healthcare facility manager.
Current Driver’s license, required.
Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, and achieving objectives.
Recognized ability to lead and motivate staff.
Must have working knowledge of health care sanitation and plant operations applicable to the safety of patients, prevention of infections and diseases, and must be able to communicate and educate staff on these issues.
Knowledge of hospital and/or health care as related to JCAHO and regulatory standards, and able to communicate and educate staff on these issues.
Knowledge of JCAHO standards and State Regulations regarding EOC and Life Safety.
Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assume responsibility, make appropriate decisions, and be discreet in business dealings.
Must be able to work independently with little supervision over daily tasks.
Basic computer skill desirable

Nice To Haves

prefer a certified healthcare facility manager

Responsibilities

Serves as a facility Safety Officer, who is responsible for the hospital disaster, fire, and safety programs, by interpreting and enforcing all regulations and instructions, which would increase general safety within the hospital.
Serves as chairman of the Safety Committee.
Conducts fire drills as required.
Coordinates regular safety inspections throughout the hospital.
Establishes procedures for promoting safe working conditions.
Investigates accidents and recommend measures to eliminate safety and health hazards.
Takes action when necessary to correct and prevent hazards.
Provides supervision to Maintenance staff overtime, ensuring accurate time recording, performing evaluations, conducting counseling as necessary, disciplining staff as necessary, and ensuring staff are performing well and provided with tools necessary to successfully complete their job duties.
Supervises and directs maintenance personnel on urgent hospital repairs. Must be able to sit, stand, walk and/or climb stairs while inspecting and supervising staff.
Coordinates work schedule for Maintenance.
Develops departmental budget for Maintenance and Environmental Services and directs expenditures by each department.
Monitors department spending.
Schedules annual inspection of all fire equipment by outside sources.
Performs regular inspections of building, equipment, new construction, and renovation programs.
Forecasts and calculates cost and repairs of hospital equipment, new construction, and renovation programs.
Responsible for development of adequate programs to accomplish proper maintenance of hospital building, grounds, and equipment.
Makes recommendations for any cost containment measures or improvements that could provide for better functioning of the department for the benefit of the Hospital.
Keeps Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement appraised of repairs and safety issues within the hospital.
Maintains all documentation on Hospital routine checks and preventive maintenance.
Responsible for ensuring compliance to Environment of Care Plans - annual evaluation and updates to plans.
Assists in repairs and other construction as needed.
Ability to operate all tools and machinery necessary to maintain the building.
Supervises Environment Service Manager in coordinating the overall duties of housekeeping, employee related matters, and maintenance of required equipment and materials.
Attends mandatory in-services as required. Successful completion of all applicable demonstrational competencies.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.