Director of Facility Services Job Listing at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC (Job ID 1315650500)

Description

Engineering Services  
Full Time
Day Shift 
7:00am - 4:00pm

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and nearly 80 physician practices.  Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year.

Plans, organizes, and directs multiple facets of facility services. This includes determining the direction of all operations for the Maintenance, Plant Operations, Biomedical, Energy Management, Landscaping and Safety for Lexington Medical Center (LMC). Facilitates an efficient program in order to maintain an aseptic, aesthetic, functional, and safe environment throughout the hospital. The individual in this role is responsible for the management and technical direction of the Hospital's Plant Operations, Maintenance, Landscaping, Biomedical, Safety and Energy Management Divisions. Establishes standards, methods, and schedules for these groups. Responsible for Financial & Resource Management results, Satisfaction Survey results for areas of responsibility, Quality & consistency of services delivered and promoting and maintaining a positive, quality of work life for staff as demonstrated by low turnover.

Minimum Education: B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR Management in Business related Degree plus experience (2 years as Assistant Director of either Environmental Services or Engineering or 5 years of experience in business management role)
Minimum Years of Experience: 7 Years of work experience (3 years should be in a supervisory capacity)
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Combination of 10 years combined education and experience.
Required Certifications/Licensure: None.
Required Training: Knowledge of Building and Architectural Design Codes, DHEC, DNV,NFPA or JCAHO and other regulatory requirements;

Thoroughly knowledgeable in all phases of actual work performed in the departments 

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Facility Services Department, their programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain written departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain written job descriptions and performance evaluations for each level of Facility Services personnel in accordance with LMC's Human Resource's guidelines.
• Assists the staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc. Administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the day to day operations of the departments.
• This position is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring general safety programs and initiatives for the organization.
• Coordinate Facility Services department's services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nutritional Services, Nursing, Physician Network Services Activities, etc.). 
• Responsible for facility operations through supervision of the Assistant Director,  Biomedical Manager, Property Manager, Maintenance Manager, Safety and Compliance and Grounds Manager.
• Maintenance of an optimistic, professional, career oriented demeanor (positive role model) as a leader within this area at Lexington Medical Center. Exemplifies excellent customer relations towards patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers. Holds themselves and subordinates accountable for conformity to Service Excellence Policy and "House Rules".
• Responsible for coordinating employee resources as necessary to meet commitments and special needs.
• Responsible for the establishment of priority and timeframes for completion of projects as defined by LMC's Administrative Team.
• 11.Responsible for the appearance and maintenance of facilities and grounds.
• 12.Responsible for planning, preparation of budgets and division reports.
• 13.Ensures standard of operations as required by OSHA, DNV, DHEC, Insurance Carriers, and other regulatory agencies.
• 14.Responsible for the planning, approval, budgeting and execution of contracted projects within the Facility Services Division.
• 15.Reports regularly to Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Property.
• 16.Works closely with other directors and administration on planning and development efforts in order to foster good communication and coordination.
• 17.Acting LMC representative with all outside professional organizations and companies in areas of responsibility.

• Provides administrative oversight and management for the maintenance and operations for all buildings which LMC owns or leases.
• Participates in the planning activities, policy formulation, and procedural development with other department managers and administration.
• Available for emergency call-back situations.
• Maintains working knowledge of all building systems and keeps abreast of changes, problems, and ongoing work.
• Serves as point of contact for identification, selection, management and coordination of all facility consultants including engineers, land use planners, interior design, and specialty consultants.
• Performs responsible professional and administrative work organizing and coordinating environmental sustainability efforts for the organization.
• Identifies and recommends implementation of programs to reduce our global impact on the environment. Establishes and monitors our facility's emissions, energy, and water management programs.
• Produces annual progress reports and plan updates; develops and updates timelines and milestones to guide the implementation; tracks and reports relevant data; maintains a database of knowledge on waste reduction and sustainability programs.
• Responsible for the oversight of the maintenance and landscaping of outdoor areas and facilities.
• Oversees the use of tractors and other mechanical equipment used in maintaining the hospital's grounds and parking areas.
• Coordinates the on-going, organization-wide system of information collection and evaluation in order to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement relative to the DNV Physical Environment standards.
• Prepares findings, recommendations, actions taken, and disseminates results of performance improvement (PI) activities for areas of responsibility to include the Safety Committee.
• Works with clinical and facility administrators to develop safety policies and procedures for review and approval by LMC's Safety, CIPIT and PIC Committees.
• Actively participates in safety management and planning as chairman of the Safety Committee.
• Develops and implements, in coordination with the Human Resources Department, the Physical Environment (General Safety) and Life Safety Compliance orientation for new employees, and a continuing educational training program regarding PE and Life Safety Code issues for all staff.
• Documents situations and trends and plans for remediation of situations that present risk, including such matters as the disposal and tracking of hazardous waste.
• Prepares and submits reports concerning findings, recommendations, actions, and monitoring activities to the Safety committee on a bi-monthly basis, or to other committees as required by our administrative team.
• Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal.  Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits 
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.  LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary 
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.