Facilities Director jobs in Palmdale, CA

Overview

This position administers and directs all programs to maintain buildings, grounds, equipment, construction and safety. Conforms to all regulatory agencies. Develops implements and directs a preventative and corrective maintenance program to ensure efficient and un-interruptive operation of the physical plant and all related operating equipment.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Represents SGVMC as EOC and Safety Officer and is responsible to lead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of facility/employee safety activities in coordination with senior management.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates services for department regarding operations, practices, short and long term goals, and budgets.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of staff in department.
• Responsible for effective management of operational and staffing matters, problem solving, training, supplies and equipment requisites, performance management, conflict resolution, coaching/disciplinary actions, and hiring/retention of staff.
• Manages quality and effectiveness of customer service given by staff.
• Advises the COO/CNO of administrative issues of unit.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Utilizes efficient managerial skills and critical thinking in order to optimize expense control.
• Ensures development of subordinates and succession planning.
• Recognizes consequences of decisions to budget.
• Responsible for positive staff morale, staff absenteeism management and low turnover. Ensures qualified new hires and vacancies levels are appropriate.
• Prioritizes projects and uses time management to maximize efficiencies.
• Utilizes management process; gather data, identify issue (goal), identify remedy (objectives), implement and monitor to ensure expected results are achieved.
• Ensure standards are established and communicated to staff to ensure effectiveness of department.
• Clearly identifies the customer(s) they serve and establishes customer service initiatives to ensure ultimate customer service is provided in order to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Possess the technical knowledge to appropriately develop spreadsheets, reports, and budgeting. Demonstrates good project management skills to ensure targeted outcomes are achieved.
• Possess general knowledge of wage and hour regulations, record keeping, OSHA, workers’ comp, Department of Labor, EEOC, leave of absence laws, and complies with company policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources to effectively handle administrative proceedings.
• Actively engages in self-improvement and training activities for subordinates to ensure the strategic goals and objectives are met.
• Demonstrates an understanding of organizational processes and procedures and adheres to the approved process. Ensures subordinates follow approved process and procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent preferred.Five years hospital maintenance with at least two years general engineering/facilities supervisor experience is required.Three years progressive management experience in field of expertise required

Hospital Description

Looking for a location to work that is just right? AHMC is expanding to become one of Southern California's premier health care systems. With over 200,000 total patients treated annually in our more than 1,293 bed health network in LA, Riverside and Orange County, AHMC is the perfect place to maximize your career. While we have the flexibility and security of a large health system, we never compromise on patient care. With multi-lingual facilities, private patient rooms in select hospitals and multiple facilities with a first-rate cardiac surgical services department, we strive to provide top of the line service to all our patients.

With competitive benefits including 401k matching and benefits for employees and eligible dependents, a family-oriented work environment and a diverse staff, AHMC is the perfect place to build your career.