DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OPS

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center is a UHS subsidiary operating a 182-bed treatment facility in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offering inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient programs. The Director of Plant Operations will lead maintenance, safety and grounds activities to ensure high standards of care and compliance.

The role requires strong facilities management, CPI knowledge, and the ability to navigate life safety and OSHA regulations in a busy healthcare environment, with 24/7

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related experience with at least one year of management in Environmental Care/Services.
• Spanish speaking skills preferred.
• Must read blueprints and understand Life Safety Code and OSHA Regulations.
• Must have an understanding of Ohm's Law and refrigeration theory.
• Current Florida Driver’s License (may be required to drive company van).
• CRT Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and grounds keeping while maintaining compliance with codes and standards.
• Serve as the facility's Safety Officer and participate on the Safety/Risk Committee.

Skills

CPI certification

Blueprint reading

Regulatory compliance

Facilities management

Microsoft Office

24/7 availability

Education

Degree in facility management or related field

CPI certification or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is a 182-bed treatment facility, conveniently located in beautiful Fort Lauderdale FL that specializes in the successful treatment of substance abuse and mental health issues for youth, adults and seniors. Our progressive team members in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, education and activity therapy are all committed to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that uniquely fits the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs. This commitment extends to the family and community of our patients as a whole.

We offer a continuum of mental health and addiction services through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and ECT programs. Our overall goal is to provide the highest quality treatment possible for drug abuse and mental health issues in order to help our patients achieve good health and long-term sobriety. Fort Lauderdale BH is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We are pleased to announce the following available position:

Director of Plant Operations

The Director of Plant Operations/Safety Officer is responsible for managing and organizing the operations of the facility including maintenance and grounds keeping while maintaining compliance with all applicable codes, standards of government and regulatory agencies. This position also serves as the facility's Safety Officer and serves on the Safety/Risk Committee.

Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Degree in facility management, equivalent in trade school degree, or related field preferred; or equivalent in related experience
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent

Experience:

• A minimumfive (5) yearsrelated experience with at least one year of management experience in Environmental Care/Services. Spanish speaking skills preferred.
• Must have experince with reading blueprints and understand Life Safety Code and OSHA Regulations.
• Must have an understanding of Ohm's Law and refrigeration theory.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Florida Driver’s License (may be required to drive company van on occasion)
• CRT Certificate

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of state and govrnment agency procedures and policies
• Ability to organize materials as well as priorities of tasks at hand.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment (Air Conditioner, Generators, Sprinklers, Fire Pump, etc.)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to work in a loud busy environment
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to meet Corporate and Federal Guidelines and deadlines.
• Must be available 24 hours per day
• Sensitive and aware of diverse cultures and their practices

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.

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