REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
Hilo Medical Center, Plant Maintenance | Hilo, Hawaii | Exempt | Full-Time with Benefits

SALARY: Starting at $140,000; commensurate with experience; relocation assistance available (Exempt)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is located in the HHSC East Hawaii Region located on the island of Hawaii, with Hilo Medical Center serving as the Regional Center, which includes Hale Ho’ola Hamakua, Ka’u Hospital and the East Hawaii Health Outpatient Clinics.

The Regional Director of Facilities’ responsibilities include the planning, design, direction, implementation and finalization of all facility projects related to construction and renovation, including the solicitation and evaluation of bids and consulting with architects, engineers, and various contractors, facility conformance to all applicable codes and standards including local and federal agencies as well as private certification and accreditation organizations (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid, The Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Disabilities and Communication Access Board, etc.), development and management of capital and operational budgets, negotiation of service agreements, and development and administration of policies and procedures to meet each Department’s needs, and other duties as assigned.

The regional director provides expertise for the design, planning and construction aspects of building, remodeling, or renovating of the physical plant and equipment to meet the needs of the facility, and maintains, repairs, and/or replaces buildings and equipment as necessary, to keep it operating in an efficient manner and in a clean, sanitary and attractive condition. Responsible for the oversight of HVAC, refrigeration, steam and hot water, medical gas, electrical distribution, emergency power, fire protection, plumbing, and elevators. Maintains knowledge of healthcare safety and security programs and Emergency Management procedures.

Responsible for developing, measuring, monitoring, analyzing/evaluating, and improving all facilities related preventive maintenance programs, and environment of care programs including but not limited to Life Safety, Utility Management, and Water Management, Building Management, etc., and coordinating corrective action plans.

Directs and participates in the planning process for future development of new services and growth of services as requested. Reviews physical layout of buildings and land usage, and recommends optimal usage of space for new and relocated services.

Assists with all facility renovations to include capital improvement projects. These duties will include acquiring cost estimates for the project, including design, construction, and permitting costs as applicable.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Four (4) years of specialized experience which included experience in the following:

Experience in the maintenance and repair of healthcare buildings, structures, or utilities which required the preparation and/or interpretation of plans, drawings and specifications and the proper observance of safety measures, which demonstrated an intimate knowledge of practices, methods, techniques, material, cost equipment and tools used in construction and maintenance projects.

Professional, technical, administrative, investigative or other responsible work experience which required the ability to deal effectively with fellow workers, business contracts and/ or general public.

Supervisory Experience: Four (4) years of experience which included planning and directing the work of others; assigning and reviewing their work, advising them on difficult problem areas; timing and scheduling their work; and providing training.

Certification: Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred. Candidates who do not have this certification must complete it within one year of hire.

Licensure: A valid driver’s license.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, all prospective new HHSC employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees are required to provide confirmation of their full vaccination status by presenting their CDC vaccination card or VAMS Certificate prior to their start date.

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