Nemours - Wilmington, DE
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Nemours Children's Health Delaware is seeking a Director of Facilities at our location in Wilmington, DE. The Director of Facilities & Environmental Safety plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and supervising the activities related to plant operations and maintenance functions necessary for maintaining the physical structures of the facility. This includes overseeing HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems, utilities, the Command Center, and Grounds. The Director is responsible for directing the repair and replacement of the Delaware Valley physical infrastructure through a preventative maintenance program, ensuring uninterrupted service to patients and visitors while maintaining safe working conditions for associates. In addition to managing departmental budgets and preparing capital equipment/project requests, the Director provides coordination and support for the Delaware Valley Life Safety and Hazardous Materials and Waste programs. This leadership position is pivotal in supporting strategic initiatives that enhance the long-term infrastructure, real estate, and regulatory readiness for all Delaware Valley locations. The Director of Facilities & Environmental Safety is also designated as the Life Safety Officer, empowered to intervene in situations where environmental conditions pose an immediate threat to life or health, or threaten to damage equipment or buildings. This authority allows for swift and decisive action to mitigate risks, ensuring the safety of all individuals within the facility. The role requires significant experience in hospital facility management, particularly in preparing for and responding to Joint Commission surveys, especially concerning Life Safety and Environment of Care standards. The Director will also be responsible for reviewing and recommending capital budget equipment purchases and ensuring the proper maintenance of all building structures and systems within the hospital facilities.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise plant operations and maintenance functions.
- Direct the repair and replacement of physical infrastructure via a preventative maintenance program.
- Manage departmental budgets and prepare capital equipment/project requests.
- Provide coordination and support for Life Safety and Hazardous Materials and Waste programs.
- Lead strategic initiatives for long-term infrastructure and regulatory readiness.
- Act as the Life Safety Officer, authorized to intervene in immediate threats to life or health.
- Review and recommend capital budget equipment purchases and installations.
- Organize and direct preventive and corrective maintenance of building structures and systems.
- Maintain a Utility Management Program as required by The Joint Commission.
Requirements
- 5+ years of Hospital Facility Management experience.
- Experience in participating and coordinating TJC survey preparation and response for successful Joint Commission surveys, especially in Life Safety and Environment of Care chapters.
- Strong leadership skills in constructing and ensuring a safe environment for associates, patients, and visitors.
- Ability to manage departmental budgets and capital project requests effectively.
