BWH Director of Facility Operations

Company: Bournewood Health Systems
Location: Brookline
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Director of Facility Operations/Safety OfficerDescription: Responsible for physical plant operations and safety management program for the organization including the physical plant of all sites; provides supervision to all support services including Dietary, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Security and Transportation Departments.
About UsBournewood Health Systems is a behavioral health organization with a main campus in Brookline, MA and various satellite sites in Woburn, Lowell, and Dedham. We are dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based and person-centered treatment for people with mental health and substance use conditions in a safe and respectful environment in partnership with the individuals and families we serve, focusing on support, hope and recovery. We are committed to a philosophy and an environment of care in which we treat people with dignity, respect and mutuality; protect their rights; provide the best care possible; support them in returning to their natural communities; and include patients and families as partners in their treatment. We stand firmly for providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff. All Bournewood employees are continuously trained in this philosophy. All candidates must be able and willing to promote the values of trauma-informed and patient-centered care.
Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Construction management or 5 years' experience in management
• 5 years' experience in building equipment maintenance
  Essential Competencies:
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of Life Safety Codes and Ability to confirm facility compliance with the Life Safety Code through the management of the Joint Commission's statement of conditions
  • Knowledge of building and equipment maintenance
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations
  • Familiarity with state and local building codes
  • Ability to read blue prints and floor plans
    Openings: 1 full time
    Location: Brookline, MA will travel to Dedham, Lowell and Woburn#BHS2Essential Functions:
    • Develops and maintains policies and procedures for the Support Services Departments
    • Supervises all maintenance, housekeeping, transportation and dietary staff
    • Develops and periodically updates all building floor plans
    • Manages and periodically reviews all contracts related to the Support Service Departments
    • Develops and maintains the following management plans: safety life safety utilities management security management hazardous communication management medical equipment emergency management plan
      • Develops and maintains all budgets related to Support Services
      • Ensures all facility purchases (excluding medical and office supplies) meet facility standards, and maintains adequate level of inventory.
      • Ensures that all Joint Commission requirements are met that involve the Support Services departments.
      • Performs periodic inspections of the physical plant and grounds to ensure a safe, clean environment for staff, visitors and patients including but not limited to:
      • Inspections of all emergency systems and maintains all pertinent logs.
      • Conducts fire drills in all buildings as scheduled and provides summaries of all drills to the CQI EOC/Safety Committee.
      • Conducts fire safety and hazardous communication training to all new employees during employee orientation and annually thereafter.
      • Ensure that the ongoing safety training program is effective in communicating necessary information.
      • Conducts regular inspections of building and grounds to ensure a safe working environment.
      • Ensures that the Life Safety Code standards are upheld as regulatory changes occur.
      • Ensures that all fire regulations are upheld.
      • Maintains all fire ratings of materials used in the hospital to ensure all materials meet fire code.
      • Maintains and updates all aspects of the Hospital communication equipment, including cabling infrastructure and information system interfaces
      • Member of the Executive Management Team and participates in the other committees as assigned.
      • Coordinates patient transportation
      • Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
        Trauma Informed Care
        • Respond to persons served with kindness, respect and compassion
        • Refrain from judgmental and/or punitive responses
        • In case of challenging clients or situations - contact clinical staff as soon as possible for support
          Physical Criteria:
          • Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs
          • Must be able to run short distances
          • Must be able to stand or sit for up to 8 hours
          • Must be able to climb ladders and steps
            Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
            Supervises: All Support Services staff including: Dietary, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Security and Transportation.

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