Director of Facilities Operations and Engineering - Abington

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery County, PA

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About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Directs, plans, coordinates and is administratively and professionally responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of uninterrupted light, heat, power, water, and monitoring systems of all Hospital/University buildings and services. Ensures the Hospital/University facilities overall condition and appearance are maintained professionally. The Director has fiscal responsibility for development and management of operating budgets for all departments and costs associated with in his/her areas of responsibility. Manages schedules, budgets (both operating and provides direction for capital) and ensures quality control for departmental responsibilities. Has overall administrative and professional responsibility for the safe and efficient function and operation of all Hospital/University buildings, equipment, systems and grounds. Manages the interaction between the institution and the various outside regulatory agencies providing oversight to the institutions activities (TJC, PA Dept. of Health, City L&I, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Consideration will be given to significant pertinent industry experience and specialized certifications
• 6 plus years of Maintenance Supervision experience in medium to highly regulated or technical field (Healthcare/Acute Care Hospital experience preferred).
• 3 plus years of Healthcare Facilities Management or preferred.
• Collective bargaining experience preferred.
• Formal management training helpful
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal communications (speaking, written and electronic).
• Management and supervisory experience with a union labor force or equivalent, six to ten years similar position experience in a healthcare environment.
• Computer skills a must. MS Office, MS PowerPoint, budgeting and financial programs, and CMMS.
• MS Project, helpful

Nice To Haves

• APPA, (CEFP) and/or ASHE (CHFM), certification preferred.
• Professional association with ASHE, NFPA, APPA or similar industry based organization preferred with associated certifications

Responsibilities

• Develops and demonstrates a working understanding of client needs (patients/clinical units/research, etc.) as well as organizational risk. Uses this knowledge to drive continuing compliance, service level improvement, added value to client environment and satisfaction, minimized business impact of operational interruptions, and financial responsibility for requested service levels. Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust as these needs change.
• Establishes and maintains direct working relationships with key departmental representatives, area managers and staff as the leader of the team responsible and accountable for Facilities Performance and Customer Service. Provides direct support to the hospital and university through close interaction with Administration and Facilities Services staff. Conducts regular evaluations of clinical areas, research labs, educational and support departments to ensure that client needs are met.
• Monitors overall condition of all buildings related to academic, healthcare and research missions of the institution including all systems, equipment and grounds for safety and efficiency. Monitors and maintains compliance with state and local codes, TJC compliance and insurance compliance, and through periodic and documented inspections. Works in support of the Senior Director and all Facilities staff, ensuring compliance with all requirements of regulatory agencies including continuous readiness for TJC, PADOH, and all other regulatory site visits.
• Meets with appropriate state, local, and all other survey and inspection personnel referred by Administration to review surveys and corrective responses. Reports to the Senior Director and Associate Vice President for Facilities Design and Construction on presence and results of all such inspections and surveys with any requirements or recommendations for corrective action.
• Participates in the planning of future development of physical facilities and systems. Developing, reviewing and recommending approval of plans for equipment and systems retrofit, repair replacement or additions to be carried out by institutional personnel and/or outside contractors.
• Responsible for readiness, functioning and maintenance of all hospital/university life safety systems (fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency generators, etc.). Delegating routine repair and maintenance of systems to Managers/Supervisors and contracting for periodic inspection and special maintenance of detection and control systems.
• Optimizes the use of the Work Order / Preventive Maintenance system to meeting the need of the institution to provide a meaningful management tool for all levels of FM management as well as efficiently schedule and distribute the workload. In addition it must connect with the end user providing a user friendly means to report problems or needs and provide status feedback throughout the process. Use of the system reports for Hospital clients to provide feedback from which actions can be taken to improve outcomes both within and outside of the FM department.
• Responsible for Human Resource related issues of direct and indirect staff including employment, termination, suspension, training, grievances and promotions. Developing work schedules and assignments for his / her personnel.
• Supports the negotiation, application and management of the collective bargaining agreement between Jefferson and the Teamsters Union (Facilities Services).
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director