Director Facility Svcs Job in Los Angeles, California US
Director Facility Svcs
Directs all facilities operations (construction, repair, maintenance, plant operations, and environmental services) for the entire Service Area. This is a single incumbent position per Service Area. May have Facility Services Manager(s) - Site reporting to it. Point of contact for all internal/external issues related to operation of physical plant, environmental services, safety management, and construction project liaison. Essential Functions: - Directs the development and implementation of standards for plant operations, maintenance, safety, and enhancement of work and member space, building, grounds, and equipment. - Identifies, implements, and evaluates best practices, including systems development and cost-effective operations standards. - Focuses on prevention, intervention, and identification of issues/problems prior to their impact on operations, patient care, and member/provider satisfaction. - Ensures compliance with administrative, legal, and regulatory requirements of governmental and accrediting agencies by actively participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of effective policies, standards, practices, and procedures. - Develops and revises standards for Plant Operations, Environmental Services, Nutritional Services, and Security/Transportation Services as identified by regulatory agencies. - Directs staff in their attainment of service, quality, and cost objectives. - Promulgates service programs, implementing performance standards for quality customer service. - Directs and oversees the budgets. - Identifies/implements strategies to reduce costs and improve services. - Manages and resolves human resources, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk management issues. - Coordinates local/state fire authority, OSHA, DOHS and JCAHO inspection visits involving facility or building concerns. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Substantial experience, usually eight (8) years, in management/leadership, preferably in health care or a related facilities services environment. - Substantial experience, usually eight (8) years, in experience in facility management, construction administration, project management. - Health care industry experience preferred. - Bachelor's degree in related Engineering discipline required OR four (4) years of equivalent practical experience in Facility Maintenance/Management Industry. - Master's degree preferred. - Demonstrated experience in the management of building systems and possess knowledge of advanced building engineering principles. - Demonstrated understanding of environmental services practices in relation to staffing, infection control and aesthetic maintenance. - Demonstrated knowledge in the application of various codes/standards managed by local, state and national regulatory agencies and JCAHO regulations. - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.