Director of Facilities Operations and Engineering Abington

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Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Directs plans coordinates and is administratively and professionally responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of uninterrupted light heat power water and monitoring systems of all Hospital/University buildings and services. Ensures the Hospital/University facilities overall condition and appearance are maintained professionally. The Director has fiscal responsibility for development and management of operating budgets for all departments and costs associated with in his/her areas of responsibility. Manages schedules budgets (both operating and provides direction for capital) and ensures quality control for departmental responsibilities. Has overall administrative and professional responsibility for the safe and efficient function and operation of all Hospital/University buildings equipment systems and grounds. Manages the interaction between the institution and the various outside regulatory agencies providing oversight to the institutions activities (TJC PA Dept. of Health City L&I etc.).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develops and demonstrates a working understanding of client needs (patients/clinical units/research etc.) as well as organizational risk. Uses this knowledge to drive continuing compliance service level improvement added value to client environment and satisfaction minimized business impact of operational interruptions and financial responsibility for requested service levels. Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust as these needs change.

Establishes and maintains direct working relationships with key departmental representatives area managers and staff as the leader of the team responsible and accountable for Facilities Performance and Customer Service. Provides direct support to the hospital and university through close interaction with Administration and Facilities Services staff. Conducts regular evaluations of clinical areas research labs educational and support departments to ensure that client needs are met.

Monitors overall condition of all buildings related to academic healthcare and research missions of the institution including all systems equipment and grounds for safety and efficiency. Monitors and maintains compliance with state and local codes TJC compliance and insurance compliance and through periodic and documented inspections. Works in support of the Senior Director and all Facilities staff ensuring compliance with all requirements of regulatory agencies including continuous readiness for TJC PADOH and all other regulatory site visits.

Meets with appropriate state local and all other survey and inspection personnel referred by Administration to review surveys and corrective responses. Reports to the Senior Director and Associate Vice President for Facilities Design and Construction on presence and results of all such inspections and surveys with any requirements or recommendations for corrective action.

Participates in the planning of future development of physical facilities and systems. Developing reviewing and recommending approval of plans for equipment and systems retrofit repair replacement or additions to be carried out by institutional personnel and/or outside contractors.

Responsible for readiness functioning and maintenance of all hospital/university life safety systems (fire alarms sprinkler systems emergency generators etc.). Delegating routine repair and maintenance of systems to Managers/Supervisors and contracting for periodic inspection and special maintenance of detection and control systems.

Optimizes the use of the Work Order / Preventive Maintenance system to meeting the need of the institution to provide a meaningful management tool for all levels of FM management as well as efficiently schedule and distribute the addition it must connect with the end user providing a user friendly means to report problems or needs and provide status feedback throughout the process. Use of the system reports for Hospital clients to provide feedback from which actions can be taken to improve outcomes both within and outside of the FM department.

Responsible for Human Resource related issues of direct and indirect staff including employment termination suspension training grievances and promotions. Developing work schedules and assignments for his / her personnel.

Supports the negotiation application and management of the collective bargaining agreement between Jefferson and the Teamsters Union (Facilities Services).

Interacts with co-workers visitors and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in Engineering required. Consideration will be given to significant pertinent industry experience and specialized certifications...

CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATION:

APPA (CEFP) and/or ASHE (CHFM) certification preferred. Professional association with ASHE NFPA APPA or similar industry based organization preferred with associated certifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

6 plus years of Maintenance Supervision experience in medium to highly regulated or technical field (Healthcare/Acute Care Hospital experience preferred).

3 plus years of Healthcare Facilities Management or preferred.

Collective bargaining experience preferred.

Formal management training helpful

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal communications (speaking written and electronic).

Management and supervisory experience with a union labor force or equivalent six to ten years similar position experience in a healthcare environment. Computer skills a must.

MS Office MS PowerPoint budgeting and financial programs and CMMS. MS Project helpful

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Nationally ranked Jefferson which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design Engineering and Commerce dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8300 students. Jefferson Health nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age race color religion creed sexual orientation gender gender identity marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription) supplemental insurance dental vision life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability flexible spending accounts retirement plans tuition assistance as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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