GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES 

Implements the strategic programming objectives of the hospital by incorporating them into the long-range planning process for facilities; planning for facilities, equipment, and other resources needed to support new programs and initiatives; maintaining existing property, facilities, equipment, roadways, parkways, grounds, power plants, and other physical resources used by hospital staff, visitors, and patients.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO 

• Follow a business plan that supports the health center’s strategic goals.
• Be involved with the strategic planning for the health center by participating in capital equipment allocation and capital improvements.
• Schedules equipment installations and capital improvement projects.
• Operates the department within budget guidelines.
• Maintain the facility by assigning work orders and PM’s and follows up to assure work is completed.
• Chapter Leader of both Life Safety, and Environment of Care for Joint Commission Standards
• Holds the responsibility of Hospital Safety Officer and Chairs Safety committee.
• Communicates with CEO, CFO, CNO, Associate Administrators and Department Directors on a regular basis.
• Files Local, State, and EPA reports.
• Responsible for contracting natural gas futures and hedges.
• Coordinates unit, office, department moves within the facility.
• Maintains records and organizes information.
• Works with staff to develop leadership skills, resolve issues, and create a team response to issues.
• Actively involved in energy audits and cost containment measures.
• Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state and local agency laws, internal/external regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

• Demonstrate leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge for OSHA compliance.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Hospital Admin, or Technical Training is preferred.     

EXPERIENCE 

• 5 years’ work experience as facility’s manager. Work experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Engineering and basic safety knowledge in a healthcare setting preferred.

 CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

• CHFM or CBET within 1 year of employment