PLANT FACILITY SAFETY DIRECTOR

HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL•Winnemucca, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs the departments of Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Dietary and Housekeeping. Supervises and performs a variety of general mechanical and preventive maintenance as well as inspections, servicing and overhaul of equipment and facilities of the hospital. Responsible for the coordination and management of hospital safety/security programs.

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years of hospital/Healthcare related engineering experience with a minimum of 2 years working in a supervisory capacity

Nice To Haves

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or additional training in HVAC, Electrical, or other related fields required
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: N/A
SPECIAL SKILLS: N/A

Responsibilities

Performs and oversees maintenance and repair of all physical plant machinery, cooling, piping and electrical systems and records maintenance in accordance with schedules, policies and regulations
Maintains departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff
Establishes preventive maintenance schedules and prioritizes repair and maintenance work to minimize disruptions of hospital operations
Plans for and oversees major repairs, renovation, and new construction. Serves as liaison between hospital and contractor during construction
Coordinates the safety/security programs to ensure a safe environment consistent with regulatory, environmental and hospital requirements and needs
Functions as Safety/Security Coordinator and as administrative safety advisor at all levels of the hospital
Selects, trains/orients, assigns department staff, evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions
Develops, recommends and coordinates the implementation of new procedures
Inspects, tests, cleans and directs the repair of fire equipment, alarms, switches and sensors
Performs routine maintenance on grounds, parking areas, driveways, etc. by cutting, trimming, policing, sweeping, removing snow, etc. as required
Performs periodic inspections of buildings and makes recommendations on needed repairs, installation, etc.
Performs maintenance of storage sheds; assists various departments with transfer of records to storage
Maintains departmental reports and records and collects data for administrative and regulatory purposes as required and/or requested
Monitors and inspects work to ensure compliance with codes and regulations
Monitors and schedules maintenance of facility vehicles (routine service, tires, repairs, etc.).
Maintains harmonious relationships within facility and with co-workers providing support and assistance to ensure quality patient care
Participates in rotation of stand-by call and responds according to department policies and procedures
Develops and maintains departmental policy and procedure manuals
Maintain confidentiality of all patient/resident/staff information
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Other related duties as assigned.