ASST DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OP
UHS
Summary
The Assistant Director provides direct oversight and management of Facility Services consisting of Maintenance, Plant Operations, and coordinates Environmental Services. Coordinates all plant operations to ensure compliance with Department of Mental Health, JCAHO, CMS, and other regulatory agency standards.
Job description
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Safety Officer: Serves as a facility Safety Officer, responsible for the hospital disaster, fire, and safety programs, interpreting and enforcing all regulations and instructions to increase general safety within the hospital. Serves as chairman of the Safety Committee. Conducts fire drills as required. Coordinates regular safety inspections throughout the hospital. Establishes procedures for promoting safe working conditions. Investigates accidents and recommends measures to eliminate safety and health hazards. Takes action when necessary to correct and prevent hazards.
- Maintenance/Environmental Services: Provides supervision to Maintenance staff overtime, ensuring accurate time recording, performing evaluations, conducting counseling as necessary, disciplining staff as necessary, and ensuring staff are performing well and provided with tools necessary to successfully complete their job duties. Supervises and directs maintenance personnel on urgent hospital repairs. Coordinates work schedule for Maintenance. Develops departmental budget for Maintenance and Environmental Services and directs expenditures by each department. Monitors department spending. Schedules annual inspection of all fire equipment by outside sources. Performs regular inspections of building, equipment, new construction, and renovation programs. Forecasts and calculates cost and repairs of hospital equipment, new construction, and renovation programs. Responsible for development of adequate programs to accomplish proper maintenance of hospital building, grounds, and equipment. Makes recommendations for any cost containment measures or improvements. Keeps Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement appraised of repairs and safety issues. Maintains all documentation on Hospital routine checks and preventive maintenance. Responsible for ensuring compliance to Environment of Care Plans - annual evaluation and updates to plans. Assists in repairs and other construction as needed. Ability to operate all tools and machinery necessary to maintain the building. Supervises Environment Service Manager in coordinating the overall duties of housekeeping, employee related matters, and maintenance of required equipment and materials.
- Attends mandatory in-services as required. Successful completion of all applicable demonstrational competencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Engineering from a recognized college or university or a related field preferred
- 10+ years of facility maintenance leadership experience in a healthcare setting; prefer a certified healthcare facility manager, required
- Current Driver's license, required
- Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, and achieving objectives
- Recognized ability to lead and motivate staff
- Must have working knowledge of health care sanitation and plant operations applicable to the safety of patients, prevention of infections and diseases, and must be able to communicate and educate staff on these issues
- Knowledge of hospital and/or health care as related to JCAHO and regulatory standards, and able to communicate and educate staff on these issues
- Knowledge of JCAHO standards and State Regulations regarding EOC and Life Safety
- Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assume responsibility, make appropriate decisions, and be discreet in business dealings
- Must be able to work independently with little supervision over daily tasks
- Basic computer skill desirable
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Paid Time Off
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.