ASST DIR - Engineering/plant OP

Assistant Director Of Plant Operations & Environmental Services

The Assistant Director of Plant Operations & Environmental Services supports the Director in overseeing daily operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning for Facilities Management and Environmental Services. This role ensures a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment that supports patient care and safety, hospital staff needs and requests, and operational efficiency.

Facilities Management

• Assist in managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs for buildings, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure
• Oversee work order systems and ensure timely completion of maintenance requests
• Support capital improvement projects, renovations, and vendor coordination
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, DHHS and all local requirements)
• Participate in life safety, environment of care, emergency preparedness, and utility management programs
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, and vendor contract management and negotiations
• Supervise facilities maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Assure all equipment and life safety inspection are completed on time and in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements and results are documented and filed in TJC binders for each hospital.
• Available to respond to weekends, holidays and after-hours emergencies

Environmental Services (EVS)

• Assist in managing EVS operations to ensure cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient satisfaction standards are met
• Ensure adherence to hospital sanitation, disinfection, and waste management protocols
• Monitor quality assurance metrics, audits, and corrective actions
• Support staffing plans, productivity standards, and supply inventory management
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention and Nursing leadership on cleaning standards and outbreak response
• Oversee the daily functions of the EVS supervisor
• In conjunction with the EVS supervisor, assure that documented weekly unit environmental inspections are completed in all three hospitals

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as acting Director in the Director’s absence
• Coordinate with clinical, administrative, and safety departments
• Support policy development, staff education, and performance improvement initiatives
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as required

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education: Minimum of high school diploma and ability to obtain Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification within two years. Associates Degree is preferred.

Experience: 2 years of facility management/engineer experience and 1 year of previous hospital management experience required. Previous project management experience preferred.

Experience or working knowledge in all aspects of building trades, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry.

Technical Skills: 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

License/Certification: Current Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification or has the ability to obtain within two years. Valid NC Driver’s License.

Other: Proven managerial skills. Good organizational skills. Good oral and written communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety

1. Participates in the development and revision of all policies and procedures related to Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) compliance. Uses research and regulation in policy formulation.
2. Monitors all environments for safe practices. Directly observes staff behaviors to identify methods to reduce risks.
3. Educates staff on EOC regulations including fire safety, emergency procedures and codes, MSDS, etc. during orientation, annual skills fair, and on an on-going basis.
4. Annually evaluates EOC compliance program. Analyzes trends and effectiveness of strategies.
5. Leads and chairs the EOC Committee. Conducts safety rounds with other EOC committee members and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
6. Develops plans and conducts fire and emergency preparedness drills including use of Hazard Vulnerability Analysis and community involvement.
7. Serves as Safety Officer.

Grounds and Building

1. Schedules work based upon established priorities, budgetary constraints and agreed upon plan of preventative maintenance.
2. Conducts various maintenance inspections and safety surveys to ensure a safe environment according to various local, state and federal regulations and other applicable standards.
3. Ensures proper maintenance in all areas of the environment including buildings and grounds.
4. Oversees maintenance on all equipment, buildings, vehicles, etc. as necessary.
5. Ensures that all new equipment is tested prior to being placed into services.
6. Ensures that periodic testing are carried out and that training protocols are established for its use.
7. Coordinates the ordering, stocking and monitoring of supplies, parts and various equipment.
8. Researches the purchase of new items and completion of the CAR process. Assists in the design, development, planning and bidding phases.
9. Manages construction and tracks all construction projects
10. Negotiates appropriately with various contractors and suppliers of the facility and supervises the work.
11. Provides for the maintenance and back up of utilities, mechanical, telephonic and alarm systems.
12. Manages construction projects, including coordinating with contractors for design and build out, budget management, project management and code compliance.

Housekeeping

1. Manages housekeeping services and ensures clean and sanitary conditions in all areas of the environment including patient care and non-patient care buildings and offices.
2. Manages the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined in housekeeping safety policies and procedures.
3. Ensures staff uses universal precautions when in contact with bodily fluids.

Dietary

1. Oversees the management of all daily food production activities
2. Oversees preventive maintenance and that all kitchen equipment is safe and operative.
3. Oversees procurement to ensure adequate food and non-food supplies
4. Oversees the regulatory, compliance and quality by assisting with compliance with sanitation and compliance with Health Department regulations

Additional Performance Standards

1. Proficient in evaluating and understanding the age specific needs and behavior consistent with diagnosis and rehabilitation goals when serving patients aged 5 to 65 including geriatric populations.
2. Participate in the annual budget preparation.
3. Ensure the facility’s dollars are spent in the most economical fashion to maintain the equipment in the plant.
4. Provide support in planning and achieving remodeling projects.
5. Coordinate with outside contractors any necessary repairs beyond facility operations capability or time scope, within reasonable cost.
6. Maintain a record of attendance to meet expected standards.
7. Demonstrate a professional attitude and supports the objectives of the facility's Service Excellence, marketing and guest relations philosophy through internal and external communications and interactions with all levels of staff, patients, family members, guests, community and referral courses.
8. Adhere to facility, department, corporate and standard policies and procedures.
9. Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
10. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
11. Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
12. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.

Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of JCAHO, federal, state and local laws concerning facility operations.
2. Knowledge of life safety, all applicable codes and OSHA regulations.
3. Knowledge of Blue Print reading.
4. Knowledge in all areas of maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, engineering, housekeeping, and grounds keeping.
5. Knowledge of all code procedures.
6. Knowledge of risk and safety precautions.
7. Knowledge of various hand/power tools and equipment.
8. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
9. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
10. Effective oral and written communication skills.
11. Ability to analyze problems and situations.
12. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
13. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
14. Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information.</