DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Eagle Pass, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks an experienced facilities/engineering leader to plan, organize, and direct Engineering, Maintenance and Grounds operations in a hospital setting.

You will supervise staff and contractors, ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, EPA, OSHA, and state/local codes, and manage budgets for operating and capital projects across clinical engineering, safety and security functions.

Qualifications

• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION: Holds current Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification or has the ability to obtain within one year.
• 5 years of hospital engineering management experience.
• Experience or working knowledge in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry.
• Intermediate level computer experience including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA, EPA and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the operations of the Engineering, Maintenance and Grounds departments.
• Directs and completes duties of the hospital Safety Officer.
• Maintains regulatory compliance with TJC, CMS, EPA, OSHA and state/local agencies.
• Manages staff and contractors to ensure safe operation of hospital buildings.
• Plans, predicts, maintains and repairs building and equipment.
• Develops and manages operating and capital budgets.
• Manages Clinical Engineering, Safety and Security departments.

Skills

Facilities management

Engineering management

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Project management

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Building Management Systems

Education

High School Diploma

Technical trade certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Building Management Systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the operations of the Engineering, Maintenance and Grounds departments. Complete all duties and functions of the hospital Safety Officer. Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements, including; The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and Local agencies, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc. Manages staff and contractors to adequately to ensure and maintain the efficient and safe operation of all hospital buildings. Plans, predicts, maintains and repairs building and equipment. Utilizes energy management and tracking tools in order to maintain efficient utility operations. Develops and manages operating and capital budgets. Manages the Clinical Engineering, Safety and Security departments.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION: Holds current Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification or has the ability to obtain within one year. Holds valid driver’s license.

5 years of previous hospital engineering management experience. Previous project management experience. Experience or working knowledge in all aspects of building trades, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry.

Intermediate level computer experience. Including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and Building Management Systems. Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA, EPA and state and local codes and standards.

EDUCATION: Minimum of High School Diploma and degree or certification in a technical trade or field related to facility maintenance and engineering. Bachelor’s degree in preferred.