HOSPITAL Maintenance Director / Facility Director

Our client, a hospital located about an hour from Wilmington, NC, has a need for a Director of Maintenance to join their team. Candidates MUST have ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL experience and JCAHO experience.

The Director of Maintenance will spend most of his/her time managing the department to include skilled trades in repair, preventive maintenance, renovation, work order control and inventory control for all corporate and sub corporation facilities. He/she will provide leadership in establishing high-quality standards for the facility operations and ensures facilities are compliant with regulatory requirements i.e., Federal, State, Local, Joint Commission (this is not an all-inclusive list). Maintains proper documentation as evidence of compliance, ensuring that facilities are a safe environment for patient and family centered care in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the hospital and sub corporations.

Job Responsibilities:

• -Lead facility maintenance and construction programs.
• -Develop and maintain systems (equipment, utilities, mechanical, electrical, fire, security).
• -Create and update policies to improve quality, safety, and compliance.
• -Coordinate with departments and consultants to ensure safe, uninterrupted operations.
• -Support budgeting and control departmental spending.
• -Inspect facilities and plan maintenance and repairs.
• -Manage personnel (hiring, timekeeping, training, evaluations, discipline).
• -Maintain safety, disaster programs, and Interim Life Safety Logs.
• -Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
• -Forecast supply needs and estimate costs.
• -Train, motivate, and oversee staff performance.
• -Oversee payroll records for assigned areas.
• -Promote accountability and uphold Code of Conduct.
• -Ensure ethical, regulatory, and organizational compliance.
• -Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• -Foster communication, trust, and employee engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills & Experience:

-Five years (5) related work experience/management, including two (2) years’ experience in maintenance, installation, construction, equipment repairs, utilities and facilities operations.

- Must have knowledge of JCAHO (Joint Commission) requirements

Required Education:

-High School Diploma or GED with some additional training at a technical college

Preferred Education:

-Bachelor’s degree or related technical college degree

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

-ASHE certification of Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM).