What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Facilities position at Westchester Medical Center?
Directs the repair, construction and reconstruction of the hospital’s physical plant and its contents. Develops and administers programs to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment associated with each facility in accordance with state and governing regulations. This includes ensuring each location is readied for inspections from NYSDOH, DNV, NY Housing and Development, CMS and all other agencies responsible for the ongoing accreditation needed to continue business. Directs the repair, construction and reconstruction of the hospital’s physical plant and its contents. Administers a preventive maintenance program. All facilities and their grounds must be maintained at the standard set by administration, to insure clean and functioning operations. The Director will be responsible to direct and oversee construction projects, repairs, and be forward thinking about process improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans and implements department functions including Maintenance/Engineering, Plant Operations, Safety and Security.
- Assures that facility’s structures, grounds, systems and equipment operate effectively and are in compliance with all regulatory requirements in order to provide a safe and secure environment for staff and visitors.
- Assures the development and implementation of an effective preventive maintenance program for the utilities systems, facility infrastructure and equipment as required by regulation and hospital policy.
- Administers the biomedical equipment maintenance program through contractual arrangements with external providers.
- Works with hospital administration and leadership to identify facility/space/life safety issues; develops action plans to address issues in collaboration with administration and leadership.
- Acts as interface with outside contractors with regard to construction/renovation projects.
- Acts as Team Leader for the Environment of Care functions within the hospital (Life Safety, Safety, Utilities Management, Equipment Management, Hazardous Materials and Waste, and Emergency Preparedness).
- Works with administration to support the strategic plans of the hospital as related to facility planning.
- Provides leadership and is accountable for the stewardship of Plant Maintenance - Plant Operations.
- This includes monthly reporting of variances, managing labor force and safeguarding the equipment and facilities through good sound PM Programs.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years experience in maintenance and/or construction with 3 years direct supervision of a staff. The experience should be in a healthcare environment with direct interaction with providers, patients and staff.
EDUCATION
- BS in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical) Preferred
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer Preferred
OTHER
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (JCAHO, NYSDOH, EPA, etc.); ability to manage project and department budgets effectively; ability to read and execute blueprints.
