Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach.  A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a comprehensive bariatrics center, providing surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures; and women’s care for all stages of life. We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to contributing to the future of healthcare through our clinical research and medical residency program.

Position Summary

Accountable for the management, operations, and financial performance of Plant Operations to include but not limited to ongoing maintenance and repair of the facilities, the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and grounds for the provision of a safe working environment for the building under the span of control.

• Responsible for all engineering and maintenance functions of a facility with >150 inpatient beds and >450,000 square feet of occupied buildings. Excluding inpatient beds, the square footage conditions will be >1M square feet.
• Direct accountability for creation and performance of an annual facilities operational budget to include utilities forecasting.
• Possesses detailed knowledge and working experience with all Life Safety and Environment of Care standards as presented by The Joint Commission.
• Responsible for the safe operation of facilities and an engineering staff manned to safely operate said facilities.
• Ensures all maintenance and engineering tasks are conducted and completed as specified either by in-house team members or through service contracts with service providers.
• Manages multi-facilities through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing.
• Regularly interacts with senior management or executive level leadership on matters concerning plant operations and facilities.
• Responsibility to ensure the facility and Engineering department complies with all Federal and State agencies including Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA), The Joint Commission, and all other local and state regulatory agencies having jurisdiction.
• Develops policies and procedures, departmental guidelines and processes and ensures awareness and implementation by team members.
• Maintains all required documentation and provides regular reports on the performance of the Engineering department including but not limited to financial, compliance with regulatory requirements, utility costs, customer service and quality.
• Participates in other projects and handles assignments as directed by the COO, Administrator or Corporate Director of Engineering.
• Collaborates with Facilities Development in projects and handles assignments as directed by the COO, Administrator or Corporate Director, Engineering and collaborates on space planning and project management.
• Meets regularly with the Administrator or Corporate Director, Engineering and other Corporate departments communicating issues related to the safe operation of the  acility to the Administration team and Corporate Engineering in a timely manner.
• The Sr. Manager, Facilities is responsible for the overall safety of the facility(s) and is chair for the Site EOC Committee and is a key stakeholder in Emergency Management.
• Monitors supply vendors and contracted services to ensure high quality and good financial performance. Identifies standardized supplies, equipment, vendors, and procedures for Engineering and ensures compliance with all corporate contracts.
• Monitors and manages monthly utility costs and expenses. Collaborates with the Corporate Energy and Sustainability Task Force to develop plans for reducing utility costs through new technologies and procedural controls.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive 5-year capital replacement plan for the facilities, the building systems and building equipment. Annually, SBARS are submitted to justify each year’s capital requests, the Sr. Manager, Facilities oversees the capital replacement projects either directly or collaboratively with Facilities Development.
• Acts as the facility liaison between Facility Development and administration to ensure the coordination of construction projects meets with the facility’s needs. Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling. 
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health / Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (both verbal & written) with all customers, staff, and physicians within the community.
• Participates in Orlando Health committees, administrative staff meetings, and task force groups as requested.

Education/Training

Associate degree or high school graduate with 2 years of management experience (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).

Licensure/Certification

Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) from the American Hospital Association or Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM) from the Association for Facilities Engineering preferred.

Experience

Ten (10) years of facilities experience to include a minimum of five (5) years of management experience in healthcare facility engineering.

Management experience should encompass oversight of financials, project management, staff development, and accountability for set goals. Working knowledge to include familiarity with NFPA, TJC, CMS, AHCA compliance and other authorities having jurisdiction.