Director of Facilities

Rhode Island Hospital is hiring a Director of Facilities. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits, 401K and match, generous paid time off program and management incentives.

Position Summary:

Reports to the Vice President of Facilities Services. Oversees and directs installations, operations, procurements, and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems, communications systems, data collection systems, security and surveillance systems, and fire alarm systems. Collaborates with Director, Facilities Development to ensure that architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are designed and installed correctly. Coordinates and directs and provides leadership to Facilities Management Department Managers, regarding the operations and maintenance of facility equipment. Ensures that electrical, steam and other essential utilities services are provided to Rhode Island Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital. Ensures that the hospital is compliant with all Building Codes, CMS, TJC, OSHA, NFPA, and other Regulatory Agencies.

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or designation as a Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)
• Requires a general understanding of Facilities and plant engineering services including mechanical and electrical systems, co-generation systems, medical appliance electronics, electro-mechanical systems, refrigeration and cooling, plumbing, heating, carpentry, painting, landscaping, and architecture.
• Requires the level of knowledge of the Incident Command Structure, familiar with Health Care Systems.
• Minimum of five years progressively responsible management experience in a large institutional setting.

Preferred Competencies:

• Healthcare facility experience is preferable but not required.
• Experience with managing in a union environment is preferred.
• Experience working within a facilities Management department dealing with maintenance, operations and construction environments.

Supervision:

• Director level responsibility for up to 106 FTEs to includes managers, supervisors, and trades staff.

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About Lifespan

Lifespan, Rhode Island's first health system, was founded in 1994 by Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. A not-for-profit comprehensive, integrated, academic health system with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Lifespan's present partners also include Rhode Island Hospital's pediatric division, Hasbro Children's Hospital; Bradley Hospital; Newport Hospital; Gateway Healthcare; and Coastal Medical.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person