Facility Engineering Director and Safety Officer
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY The Director of Facilities Engineering/Safety
Officer is responsible for the direction and leadership of the
Engineering department and for Safety Compliance activities in the
hospital. While the range of duties and responsibilities is broad
and varied, the position’s major responsibility is directing the
day-to-day physical plant operations, budgeting, and personnel
aspects of the department. The Director works closely with a
variety of stakeholders, coordinating the activities of Facilities
Engineering and Safety Compliance across the hospital. This
position reports to the hospital CEO with salary range of
$98k-120k. Responsibility includes planning, organizing,
supervising, coordinating and directing the activities of the plant
operations and maintenance functions that are necessary to maintain
the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems,
utility systems and grounds of this hospital in an operative and
safe working condition. Director also maintains performance
improvement activities within the department. assures competency of
all personnel and assists in formulating the budget. Ensures that
departmental operations are in compliance with all state, federal
and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. SUMMARY OF
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Monitors departmental personnel matters to
include interviewing and the hiring of new staff, training,
evaluating work performance, promotion, counseling, discipline and
termination. Directs the grievances of employees to the Human
Resources Director for final disposition. Develops, evaluates and
implements: departmental policies and procedures, goals and
objectives, and standards of work for the maintenance and repair of
medical equipment, buildings and building systems. Participates in
the development and applications of standards of quality and
productivity for the Engineering Department. Administers and
implements the maintenance program to ensure uninterrupted
operation of the entire physical plant. Monitors its applications
to assure maximum effectiveness and provides appropriate
documentation of the same. Coordinates the repair of equipment or
recommends the replacement of or additions to equipment or physical
plant as necessary. Works closely with other departments and
administration. Negotiates priorities, plans work schedules, makes
job assignments, orders needed materials, supplies and parts.
Recommends use of outside specialty contractors as circumstances
indicate. Schedules and supervises maintenance repair work,
alterations, remodeling, minor construction and the checkout,
installation and servicing of mechanical and electrical equipment
and building systems. Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies
to maximize the operational readiness of hospital building systems
and equipment with due respect to the limitations of cost,
regulations and relative priorities. Responsible for the selection
and coordination of all maintenance service contractors and ensures
all contractual provisions are met along with established codes.
Responsible for developing the annual operating budget, which
includes personnel, equipment, materials and supply needs.
Continues to monitor budget after adoption. Administers and
implements the preventive maintenance program of fire alarm system
according to National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) criteria.
Responsible for the development of policies and procedures relative
to fire and safety. Maintains personnel files and records, audits
time cards and prepares statistical and operating reports. Oversees
the daily performance and grounds care of the hospital to assure a
uniform and satisfactory landscaped appearance. Ensures that
departments supervised are clean and provide a safe environment in
which employees and patients are protected from physical, chemical
and biomed hazards Responsible for ensuring that supplies and other
inventory needed to provide patient care is available, appropriate
to the task, within acceptable dating and unexpired BASIC SKILLS
Basic computer knowledge. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Knowledge of hospital’s management and utility systems management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree preferred OR 3-5 years
relevant experience in the management of Facilities Engineering;
including building construction and remodeling activities, project
management and/or equipment repair and maintenance in a health care
setting. LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to communicate effectively in
English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages
preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to push, pull, lift, bend, kneel twist and reach above
shoulder level. Must be able to sit, stoop, bend and reach above
head. This job requires exposure to changing environmental
conditions.
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