Job Description

Director of Facilities Management and Emergency Management

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.

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Position Description:

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the operations of the Engineering and Grounds departments, as well as coordinates activities associated with Emergency Preparedness and completes all duties and functions of the hospital Safety Officer.  Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements, including: The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State and Local agencies, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc. Manages staff and contractors to adequately ensure and maintain the efficient and safe operation of all hospital buildings.  Plans, predicts, maintains and repairs building and equipment. Utilizes energy management and tracking tools in order to maintain efficient utility operations. Develops and manages department operating budgets.  

Maintains knowledge and expertise in emergency management programs and policies; assists in the planning and implementation of emergency preparedness drills and exercises with hospital, city, county, regional, and state representatives; maintains and updates resource materials associated with Emergency Response Plans ensuring that they adhere to any local, state, and federal regulations; assists in facilitating the activities of the Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee; supports the implementation & on-going education of The Joint Commission Emergency Management Standards, National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Response Plan (NR) and the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS).  

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, maintains, and reviews all departmental and regulatory policies and procedures and all regulatory Plant Operations manuals.Can perform preventive maintenance (PM) or operational verification procedure (OVP) on 35% of the device types in inventory.
• Updates the Statement of Conditions with current information and keeps all life safety plans accurate. Changes to the building are reflected in updated plans.
• Keeps all required permits, licenses, and certificates of operation up to date at all times.
• Maintains an acceptable preventive maintenance program with acceptable completion rates greater than 90%. Equipment appears well maintained during corporate inspections.  Unplanned equipment breakdowns or major issues are infrequent.
• Develops department training program to meet the needs of OSHA, general safety, and job specific duties.
• Propose modifications of emergency response procedures based on regulatory changes or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous emergency situations or drills.
• Participate in the development and implementation of training opportunities for chemical & radiological protection, detection, and decontamination.
• Maintain up-to-date emergency management plans that include The Joint Commission and SC DHEC requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements:                     

• Minimum of High School Diploma and degree or certification in a technical trade or field related to facility maintenance and engineering. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 10 years experience with 5 years in hospital engineering management experience. Previous project management experience.  One year of emergency/disaster preparedness experience; experience in conducting training sessions and/or drills related to administration of an emergency services program.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA, EPA and state and local codes and standards. Experience or working knowledge in all aspects of building trades, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry.  Intermediate level computer experience. Including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and Building Management Systems.  Must be available for on-call emergency response activities as required.
• Holds current Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification or has the ability to obtain within one year. Driver's License required.      

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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