Multi Facility Maintenance Director

General Purpose: The purpose of this position is to manage and direct the operation and maintenance of the physical plant and all the equipment utilized to operate on a daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term basis and to ensure that the facility department is in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.  In addition, the Facility Director will ensure continuity of organization values and goals by communicating and aligning department goals, objectives, and practices with those of the two organizations in Saratoga and Lusk, WY.  The Facility Director is responsible for overseeing maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, and ensuring we are adhering to all "Life Safety" equipment and regulations. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: The Facility Director will plan and direct the daily work of all staff under maintenance, housekeeping, grounds keeping, and laundry departments.  This includes checking all areas of the hospital campus and grounds areas; determining priorities and assigning work as required.  The Facility Director will ensure that the hospitals remain in a constant state of repair and cleanliness.  The Facility Director will perform and/or ensure others perform all required Life Safety checks, drills and maintenance on all equipment and systems per State and Federal rules and regulations.  This may include continuing education on rules and regulatory requirements and scheduling checks, drills, and maintenance to be performed by qualified vendors or the maintenance department.  The Facility Director will also plan for both short and long-term needs for construction, replacement and refurbishment of the buildings, grounds and plant equipment.  In order to ensure that all areas of the hospital campus and equipment are in good working order it is necessary to track equipment age, monitoring plant, building and ground conditions and determining cost effective methods of maintaining the reliability of these areas.  The Facility Director will confer with vendors, engineers, and architects to develop plans for construction projects and equipment replacements.  The Director will also be responsible for verifying that said vendors and third-parties have appropriate knowledge and/or licenses to perform work for the hospital.  The Facility Director will have knowledge of and training regarding local, state, and federal regulatory requirements for construction and equipment additions and replacements.  He or she will submit all plans to the required agencies for approval before starting any projects.  Other Duties/Responsibilities: This individual shall also organize and serve or appoint a qualified employee to serve as the chair of the Safety Committee and serve on various other committees as directed by the administration of both facilities including but not limited to Facilities, Policy, Quality and Patient Safety, and Strategic Planning.  In addition to regular daily responsibility necessary to the functioning of the facility, the Facility Director shall also be responsible for disseminating information to staff and employees in his/her department regarding organizational goals, policies, and procedures.  This individual will also be a member of the Survey Readiness Team and coordinate worker safety and disaster preparedness with the Director of Nursing and Human Resources Departments. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. Supervisory Duties: Maintenance and housekeeping personnel. All hiring and firing decisions are handled with input from the Human Resources Department and/or the CEO in adherence to our facility's human resources guidelines. Financial Accountabilities:  The Facility Director is responsible for a budget of $75,000.00 operating and maintenance; $150,000.00 for capital projects.  No signature authority but will recommend contracts and purchase for all Facility Department Expenditures to CEO/Administration for approval. Job QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Ability: The Facility Director must have the ability to read, write, and understand English.   This individual must have the ability to operate a variety of tools, specialty plumbing and electrical equipment, and large equipment.  A knowledge of leadership and management concepts is integral as well.  Basic computer skills (word processing, software navigation), the ability to use mobile communication devices, and other communication devices (fax, telephone, etc) are necessary. Advanced knowledge of industrial heating/cooling systems and liquid oxygen systems are also required.Education or Formal Training: Minimum education: An associate's degree in engineering or 3 years of formal vocational education or apprenticeship.  Successful completion of ASHE and CHFM Exam or the ability to successfully complete within 12 months of hire.Formal Training: Formal training in management and leadership concepts.  Must be familiar with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and their associated rules and regulations as they relate to health care.Experience: Minimum of 10 years' experience in building, mechanical and electrical maintenance. Five years' experience in building, mechanical and electrical maintenance may be substituted for the associate's degree. At least 3 years of supervisory experience in maintenance and support departments primarily in healthcare.Working Environment: Working in a hospital creates a unique work environment of both confidentiality and hospitality.  The addition of an Extended Care Facility to the organization creates of a level of expectation for the behavior of all employees when interacting with the residents on a daily basis.  This is the residents' home and as such requires an additional level of attention to detail from all staff. An interaction with staff, patients and patients families also occurs on a daily basis.  During normal management duties the environment is indoor climate controlled. During maintenance duties the environment can vary from normal climate to very hot or very cold (even when indoors). There are some areas of high noise and unpleasant odors.  Hazards vary but are usually associated with the use of tools and equipment used for maintenance or mobile equipment used for grounds maintenance. There are a multitude of errors to be made in any position that has daily tasks.  The most serious are associated with two areas.  First is the possibility that an employee is assigned to a job that they are not familiar with associated hazards and the employee is injured.  The other is making mistakes during the Life Safety checks.  If the checks, tests, and maintenance are not conducted properly it may result in patients, visitors, and staff being in danger and well as regulatory violations. Regularly used equipment includes computer and associated software for management duties and research.  Hand tools, power tools, and equipment are used the rest of time.Physical Activities: This position spends 80% of their working day standing, walking, kneeling, or bending over.  In addition, this individual is expected to be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds using proper body mechanics.  The ability to reach overhead is also important.  The Facility director is exposed to various environment hazards including cleaners, hand sanitizers, soaps, Clorox, and gloves.  Personal protective equipment is used as needed. If accommodation due to allergies, skin sensitivity or some other physical impairment is needed it is important to discuss this with the supervisor in a timely manner. The other 20% of the time may be spent working at a computer station or sitting in other work areas. Note:   This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. ???????