Director of Physical Plant Ops

101 Sedgewood Drive, Rock Hill SC

Description

Director of Physical Plant Operations The Director, of Physical Plant Operation coordinates the operations, safety and maintenance of a 120 thousand square foot behavioral healthcare facility. Responsibilities includes the administrative oversight of property management and dietary staff, which includes the monitoring of all routine and preventative maintenance of the kitchen, facility equipment and property and oversight of all related contracted services including, but not limited to; grounds keeping, housekeeping, linen, elevator maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, extermination and other key services. Responsibilities: Licensing Standards, Policy Development and Training: Ensures buildings, grounds, materials, equipment, and vehicles meet applicable licensing and regulatory standards (OSHA, DHEC, NFPA, Joint Commission, etc.) Facilitates the development, revision, and implementation of facility safety education programs, including the coordination of drills (i.e., fire, tornado, emergency evacuations, etc.) Ensures that the organization has written policies and procedures for maintaining a clean and safe environment. Building and Grounds: Oversees any construction or renovations on the building and the grounds. Coordinates all leasing arrangements, and all service and maintenance contracts related to the buildings, and equipment. Develops implements and reviews a system of maintenance logs to insure the timely completion of maintenance requests and proper preventative maintenance of the building and equipment. Ensures all structural components of the facility are safe, clean, and in compliance with all applicable standards. Ensures that the facility grounds are maintained in a manner that provides safe access to and a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Purchasing and Inventory: Coordinates the purchase and ordering of building supplies, including patient care equipment. Develops and maintains an information system which will provide the billing office with necessary documentation for billing of property management expenses. Building Standards compliance: Ensures that the building is in compliance with the provisions of SC DHEC standard 61-103, the Joint Commission and the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association. (NFPA) Essential Management Functions Assures that the duties, responsibilities, and authority of each job within area of responsibility are clearly defined, effective and communicated. Assures that qualified personnel are selected for positions supervised and that orientation and on-the-job training programs are conducted and effective. Monitors performance of staff supervised. Provides prompt and objective coaching and counseling. Assures timely performance appraisals of staff supervised. Assures that effective communications are maintained within area of responsibility. Keeps abreast of current responsibilities of areas supervised. Inputs and monitors time and attendance for the property management department. Oversees all external contractors and contracted building, service or maintenance agreements Additional Responsibilities Performs other related tasks as may be assigned by the Executive Director Provides employee trainings on key areas under scope of responsibility. Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have an extensive background in maintenance and a general understanding of all applicable building and licensure codes and general accreditation standards. Must have a minimum of 5 years supervisory property management experience or general construction management experience. A general contractor’s license is preferred.