What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Facilities Management position at Ernest Health?
Overview
At Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, we are passionate about patient care! Nationally Recognized: Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 6 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Advanced Stroke Certification. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Lafayette and the surrounding communities. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.
We are seeking a Director of Facilites Management to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
Wellness & Work Life Balance:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
- Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Supervisory experience required.
- Four years related work experience or completion of approved, accredited trade school program or apprenticeship preferred.
- Certification or licensing of one of the following is preferred: Plumbing, HVAC, Air Conditioning, or Electrician.
- Certification of successful completion of FEMA National Incident Management ICS100 & ICS 200 preferred completion within the first 90 days of employment.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
- Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to health care facilities, SDS information, Life Safety Code, NFPA, OSHA, and ADA requirements and specifications
- Knowledge of standards and procedures regarding hazardous waste and materials.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to use equipment necessary for the job function
- Ability to read and follow blueprints
Responsibilities
The Director of Facilities Management is the individual with primary responsibility for the daily operation and maintenance of hospital buildings, grounds, and mechanical/electrical systems, while ensuring compliance with all local, state, NFPA, OSHA and Joint Commission regulations and standards. Interacts with other department heads to ensure safe and efficient operations. Hires, trains, supervises and terminates building service personnel. Serves as the hospital’s Safety Officer with authority to take immediate action if current conditions threaten safety, health or life. Responsible for managing all aspects of the Emergency Management Program. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
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