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Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable assigned departments which may include Facility Services, Plant Operations, and Construction Services, based on assigned location. The director will assist in planning, organizing and directing all department functions and activities. May manage construction and remodeling projects. Responsible to establish goals, objectives, standards of performance and assist to develop policies and procedures. The Director will be accountable to interpret policies, standards and regulations to personnel, patients, medical staff and the public.

What you will do

+ Assists with and conducts negotiations with the utility companies in securing the necessary contracts for the hospitals in the areas of electrical, gas, water, and sewer and energy plant distribution systems and the monitoring of these systems for efficient operations.

+ Responsible for keeping budgets within the limits established by hospital administration.

+ Responsible for aiding in the efficient and productive operations of the Facility Services Department, to include strategic planning and capital planning.

+ Responsible to keep knowledge current with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to: CMS, Joint Commission, EPA, NFPA, OSHA, and building codes.

+ Responsible for managing multiple projects/tasks simultaneously towards successful completion at multiple facilities, to include construction project and space planning support.

+ Administers and coordinates structural, mechanical, and electrical revisions and/or additions to all buildings on assigned locations.

+ Provides collaboration and leadership with a wide range of interdisciplinary teams including Admin Council.

+ Administers the documentation of property, utility, security, and maintenance information.

+ Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

+ Bachelor's from four-year college or university, or must obtain within 5 years of hire

+ Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

+ Professional Engineering (PE) License - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Upon Hire

+ Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) - American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) Upon Hire

+ Certified Facility Manager (CFM) - International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Upon Hire

+ 4-6 years Facility Services leadership experience

Expectations and Standards

+ Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

+ Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

+ Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

+ Maintain confidentiality.

+ Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

+ Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

+ PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

+ Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

+ Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

_Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to_ [email protected]_ _._

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.