Director of Engineering and Facilities
Job in
Springfield, Effingham County, Georgia, 31329, USA
Listing for:
Effinghamschools
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
-
Management
Healthcare Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: SpringfieldJOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/COO), the Director of Facilities and Engineering oversees the management and operation of hospital facilities to maintain a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role provides strategic leadership to the Maintenance Supervisor, Safety Officer, and the Administrative Assistant, ensuring continued compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to the Environment of Care, Emergency Management, and Life Safety.
Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and supervising a comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety program, as well as establishing and administering robust environmental services and maintenance initiatives that address both routine and urgent facility needs. The Director also manages the maintenance budget, monitors adherence to safety regulations, fosters effective collaboration with other departments, and ensures ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including Joint Commission and CMS accreditation standards.
STANDARDS
OF PERFORMANCE
Supervising and managing facilities management personnel: Responsibilities encompass recruiting, training, scheduling, and overseeing the performance of the maintenance supervisor, safety officer, technicians, and related staff members.Developing and executing maintenance programs: Responsible for designing preventive maintenance schedules, overseeing work order management, and establishing standardized procedures to ensure operational efficiency.Ensuring compliance with safety protocols: Responsible for strict adherence to all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations, including standards set forth by the Joint Commission, CMS, and OSHA.Life Safety Measures: Responsible for overseeing the Life Safety Plan and its evaluation. Ensure continuous compliance with fire safety regulations and applicable standards, including the NFPA Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), NFPA 72, and NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code).Medical Equipment Management: Oversee and execute comprehensive strategies and protocols designed to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of medical equipment throughout its lifecycle. Responsibilities include upholding patient safety standards, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance, and performing routine assessments to evaluate equipment performance and functionality.Maintenance budget management: Responsible for preparing and overseeing budget allocations related to departmental operations, including capital utility projects and preventive maintenance. Duties include monitoring expenditures, tracking financial performance, and ensuring departmental activities adhere to established budgetary guidelines.Coordinating with Other Departments: Charged with engaging in effective collaboration with various departments to resolve health system-wide concerns and support seamless hospital operations.Responding to emergency repair requests: Responsible for promptly attending to urgent maintenance needs to ensure the continuity of hospital operations. This includes following established procedures for managing spills or exposures, such as providing timely notification, thorough reporting, and the correct use of equipment.Utilities Management: Direct and coordinate a comprehensive strategy for the safe, dependable, and efficient operation of essential systems (including electrical, HVAC, medical gas, plumbing, and others), along with continuous evaluation to ensure effectiveness and regulatory compliance.Maintaining records and reports: Accountable for the thorough documentation of all maintenance activities, expenses, logs, and inspections, as well as the preparation of comprehensive reports for management review.Security Management Plan: Oversee and implement a comprehensive strategy designed to safeguard patients, staff, visitors, and assets from physical threats. This plan requires ongoing assessment and evaluation to maintain its effectiveness. Core elements include evaluating physical security measures, surveillance systems, access…
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