GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing overall direction and administration of Plant Operations Departments, to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively. Ensure performance standards are at benchmark levels. Regularly reviews operational performance compliance against department standards. Plans, organizes and directs activities of technical personnel engaged in the 24-hour operation of facility. Works with skilled trades as needed in including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, general maintenance, and the like. In doing so, coordinates and directs activities that maintain a clean, safe and orderly hospital environment. When the Director is not available, this person will fill in and assume those responsibilities as needed. May work with the Director in Life Safety/Fire/Utilities EOC compliance for the North, South, or Central Market, Ambulatory, or Medical Office locations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
Associate's degree preferred.
Technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical techniques at a level normally acquired through completion of a vocational or trade school required.
Five (5) years of recent work experience in Plant Operations/Facilities required.
Prior supervisory/management experience required.
Experience in regulatory compliance strongly preferred. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact and communicate effectively with vendors and a variety of Hospital personnel when exchanging information, and to effectively lead and coordinate assigned staff.
Analytical skills necessary to prepare and prioritize work assignments, maintain a variety of records and reports and assist in the development of departmental policies, procedures and budgets as well as evaluating new supplies and equipment.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Technical licenses in Life Safety areas preferred.
State Fire Marshal certification preferred.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
