Facilities Director

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Welcome We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:College degree OR Seven (7) years of facilities management experience in place of college degree.EXPERIENCE:Two (2) years' experience managing and supervising, preferably hospital personnel. Should include physical plants, buildings and grounds experience.EXPERIENCE: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSFive (5) years’ experience managing and supervising, preferably hospital personnel. Should include physical plants: buildings and grounds experience.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.Assists in the creation, maintenance and promotion of the organization’s mission, vision, and goals with respect to safety and quality of care, financial sustainability, community service, and ethical behavior.Assures staff accountability to perform all required duties and responsibilities through competencies, ongoing education and training.Responsible for overall maintenance, in accordance with established practice of all mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in the hospital and within confines of hospital grounds.On-call at all times to immediately resolve emergency situations.Attends meetings and informs management of new developmentsInterprets hospital policy/procedure to department personnel; resolves problems and issues with hospital department managers concerning utilization of facilities, equipment, and inter- and intradepartmental relationships.Conducts safety inspections of hospital facilities to assess compliance with regulatory standards and regulations; develops and conducts formal Safety Training Programs.Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates Safety Management Program through Environment of Care Committee activities.Prepares statistics, graphs, and reports on safety incidents/ activities or hazardous conditions; corrects, if possible, safety concerns and hazardous conditions.Plans, organizes, and conducts fire drills, disaster drills, and monthly environmental inspections; ensures department director’s inventory and monitors hazardous chemicals and materials.Evaluates statistical reports for completeness and accuracy and forwards information as required, compiles data for Safety and various hospital committees, Medical Staff, and Board of Directors.Works with Quality Assurance, Risk Management Director, and other hospital directors to implement committee recommendations, monitor effectiveness, and improve the Safety Program.Plans, organizes, evaluates, and critiques the Hospital Disaster Program; plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) program.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Extensive movement between sites, visual inspections of site-specific problems and progress.WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of disaster planning and implementation; safety policies, rules, and regulations.Possesses strong interpersonal and writing skills.Possesses good computer skills, including word processing, graphs, spreadsheets, blue-print understanding, etc.Possesses a pleasant attitude and ability to work with representatives from various regulatory agencies and all hospital employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.Must have knowledge of building systems, plant equipment, safety codes and operating procedure; must be familiar and have an understanding of personnel policies, budgeting, management principles, recruitment and disciplines to promote harmony between departments, staff, and administration.Must be knowledgeable and experienced with safety issues involving the Environment of Care, NFPA Fire Safety Regulations and Disaster preparation relating to the facility utilities management and utilization.Additional Job DescriptionCAScheduled Weekly Hours40Exempt/Non-ExemptExemptShiftUnited States of America (Exempt)CompanyWH Wheeling Hospital Inc.Cost Center624 WH Facilities ManagementAddress1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity EmployerWest Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr