Director - Facility Services

Location:

Avera St Mary's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, occas eve/wknd/hol/call; 80hrs/2wks

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable assigned departments which may include Facility Services, Environmental Services, Security, Plant Operations, Grounds and/or Valet based on assigned location. The director will assist in planning, organizing and directing all department functions and activities. May manages construction and remodeling projects. Responsible to establish goals, objectives, standards of performance and assist to develop policies and procedures. The Director will be accountable to interpret policies, standards and regulations to personnel, patients, medical staff and the public.

What you will do

• Assist and conducts with the negotiations with the utility companies in securing the necessary contracts for the hospitals in the areas of electrical, gas, water, and sewer and energy plant distribution systems and the monitoring of these systems for efficient operations.
• Responsible for assisting Facility Service Directors to keep budgets within the limits established by the hospital administration.
• Responsible for aiding in the efficient and productive operations of Facility Services Departments.
• Responsible to keep knowledge current with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to: CMS, Joint Commission, EPA, NFPA, OSHA, and building codes.
• Responsible for managing multiple projects/tasks simultaneously towards successful completion at multiple facilities throughout Avera.
• Administers and coordinates structural, mechanical, and electrical revisions and/or additions to all buildings on assigned locations.
• Provides collaboration and leadership with a wide range of interdisciplinary teams including the Admin Council.
• Administers the documentation of property, utility, security, and maintenance information.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's from four-year college or university
• Drivers License - Licensing Board

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Professional Engineering (PE) License - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
• Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) - American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE)
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) - International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
• 4-6 years Facility Services leadership experience.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO front-loaded for eligible hires

• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.