Director, Facilities Operations

Company: Bakersfield Heart Hospital
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page:Job Title: Director, Facilities OperationsThe Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for directing facilities and maintenance operations of Hospital building(s) and property. The Director is also responsible for landscape and grounds. This position manages the preventative maintenance, proactive repair, and reactive maintenance issues as they occur using skilled trades, e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utilities; and manages the hiring, training and supervision of staff, professionals and management personnel. The Director of Facilities Operations manages a safe and efficient working environment, essential to the performance of the business. The Director will oversee construction work.Qualifications:

• Education: Four (4) year degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, Electrical Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education training and experience in skilled trades
• Licensure/Certification: HAZMAT required within 90 days of hire and renewed every 3 years.
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience in facilities management including custodial operations, grounds and landscape operations and maintenance, engineering, maintenance, construction experience with related continuous education courses. Working knowledge of HVAC, utilities and piped gas systems. Computer literate with excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communications. Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.Essential Functions:
  • Directs preventative maintenance proactive & reactive repair maintenance issues using skilled trades, e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
  • Directs grounds, landscape and maintenance operations to ensure a safe and attractive environment.
  • Oversees maintenance of property infrastructure, e.g., building, roofing, parking lot.
  • Manages renovations and/or constructions projects.
  • Manages regulatory preparation, physical plant troubleshooting and project management.
  • Oversees equipment and systems replacement or upgrades. Evaluates condition and function of building utility systems to determine needs and priorities for capital funding requests. Ensures building code compliance, proper installation and design practices for systems associated with minor or major maintenance and renovation projects.
  • Provides direction and oversight for the development and implementation of an overall emergency management strategy.
  • Acts as a liaison between the Hospital and regulatory agencies and/or authorities including building code compliance.
  • Provides and applies practical knowledge regarding building maintenance, e.g., operation of steam distribution systems, air conditioning and heating systems, building automatic control systems, water distribution, fire protection, sanitary and storm sewer operations, piped medical gases, electrical distribution and central utility plants for steam and chilled water. Works with construction or design teams if needed.
  • Manages all tradespersons, managers, supervisors and employees of the Facilities Department. Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures. Develops recommendations for the DM and unit liaison concerning improvements and implements or guides implementation of new and/or modified programs, services, policies or procedures.
  • Communicates with administration and supervisory staff as well as external groups, agencies, contractors, architects and engineers to plan, organize, coordinate and/or communicate programs, services, policies and/or procedures.
  • Monitors flow and quality of work to assure timely completion of workload and adherence to facility's standards and regulations.
  • Prepares and manages departmental budgets, which may include energy savings program. Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records and reports.
  • Manages and ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory and governing agencies.
  • Monitors work performance and preparing and/or reviewing performance evaluations for assigned personnel.
  • Establishes a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees. Responsible for in-house fire response team and safety committee.At Bakersfield Heart Hospital, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. If you share our values, we want to hear from you!Competitive Pay. Full Suite of Benefits.Bakersfield Heart Hospital is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our team members and patients. Therefore, we require that all team members receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October - March each year), etc. as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.QualificationsExperienceRequired Four (4) years of experience in facilities management including custodial operations, grounds and landscape operations and maintenance, engineering, maintenance, construction experience with related continuous education courses. Working knowledge of HVAC, utilities and piped gas systems. Computer literate with excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communications. Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.

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