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WVU MedicineSee more

addressAddressMorgantown, WV
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

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Coordinates activities within areas of responsibility, assists in overall budget monitoring, promotes communication and positive public relations both inter-departmentally and intra-departmentally.
Monitors quality assurance to meet hospital set standards, assist areas of responsibility to become self-managing units. Ensures that all safety policies and procedures are met.
Perform evaluations and on-call responsibility on a rotating basis
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a concentration in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering OR 10 years of experience in plant operations and maintenance in an acute healthcare setting.
2. Successfully pass WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based criminal background check.
3. Valid Driver's License. - Must be maintained during employment period.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Prior supervisory experience in a healthcare environment.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Coordinates day-to-day activities to ensure proper operation and maintenance of hospital building systems, ensures proper parts and materials are provided in a timely and cost efficient manner.
2. Coordinates the operations and maintenance of building mechanical systems, plumbing, medical gas, HVAC, fire protection, pneumatic tube, temperature control, kitchen equipment, etc.
3. Coordinates the operations and maintenance of building electrical systems; primarily and secondary distribution systems, Life Safety Systems lighting, emergency generators, motor control equipment, isolation power, etc.
4. Coordinates the operation and maintenance of building communication systems; nurse call, fire alarm, music, paging, etc.
5. Coordinates the maintenance of building architectural systems; doors, windows, painting walls, and floor covering, ceilings, patient room checks.
6. Coordinates with other departments to minimize interruptions and conflicts with work load, projects, and programs when specific job assignments are of an intradepartmental nature.
7. Coordinates maintenance service contracts and supplemental use of contractors to generate maximum added value to overall operating costs and job completions.
8. Coordinates the required activities to assure the hospital meets all regulatory codes.
9. Maintains and updates the environment of care policies for JCAHO.
10. Coordinate and monitor the responsibility statement to assure the Facilities Engineering budget is met.
11. Coordinates projects and renovations involving the utility systems.
12. Responsible for coordinating shift schedules for teams and ensuring that the building is covered 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
13. Coordinates team activities to ensure that all work is carried out in a timely and cost effective manner, with optimum usage of manpower and supplies.
14. Ensures that all work in the department complies with hospital and department policies and procedures, JCAHO, AHA, NFPA, NEC, Federal State and Local codes.
15. Has on-call responsibility on a rotating basis. Responds promptly to on-call duties.
16. Plans and coordinates all required testing activities with other departments (monthly generator test, fire pump test, electrical testing, fire system testing, etc.).
17. Continually seeks education and training opportunities. Participate in on-going education activities to develop, maintain, and enhance professional expertise as monitored by director, Facilities Engineering.
18. Interfaces with ASHE, WVSHE, and other hospitals to understand future requirements, assist with others in development of codes compliance, state requirements, and other initiatives to improve our "values."
19. Deals with a most diverse and broad range of problems and situations that entail high levels of complexity and management skills. Supervises a staff of 70 technicians.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Extensive movement between sites, visual inspections of site-specific problems and progress.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The incumbent will spend equal time in both a construction site and office setting.
2. The work may involve exposure to a variety of physical hazards.
3. Protective equipment such as respirators, disposable clothing, hearing, foot and eye protection are required to be worn.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of hospital facilities and building systems is required.
2. Extensive knowledge of all applicable building codes and regulations, including but not limited to, NEC, NFPA, Life Safety, JCAHO, ASMI, ANSI and OSHA.
3. Ability to estimate and manage maintenance projects.
4. Knowledge of building systems and construction.
Additional Job Description:
Coordinate and direct improvements to the utility, mechanical, and building systems totaling 3 million square feet.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
606 WVUH Facilities Engineering
Address:
1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia
Refer code: 7252279. WVU Medicine - The previous day - 2023-12-18 09:27

WVU Medicine

Morgantown, WV

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