Assistant Director

Jersey City, NJ, United States

Job Overview:

Working very closely with the Director of Plant Operations, Manages, Plans, Schedules and allocates daily assignments to department staff for the Medical Center and off-site facilities,

Coordinates maintenance programs for the buildings and grounds of all facilities, ensures regulatory compliance with governing agencies including but not limited to: DNV, DOH, DCA, Municipal Building and Fire Departments, Oversee Contractor and procurement activities,

Qualifications:

Required:

Engineering Degree and 5 years related experience

Preferred:

Special Equipment/Skills

Negotiation, procurement, Organizational, Interpersonal skills, manage union tradesmen,

work under pressure, multitask, communicate at all levels of the organization

Building Management Systems - BMS

Ability to use personal computer,

Strong Knowledge of building systems operations and maintenance, including but not limited to HVAC, Electrical, Refrigeration, Heating, Plumbing, and Envelop, and Project Management

Essential Functions:

Adheres to and enforces all hospital and department policies and procedures and reviews and updates all department policies,

Assists Director of Plant Operations in all matters as needed,

Establishes and administers a preventative maintenance program for the Medical Center and off-site facilities,

Analyzes costs, establishes priorities and sets work schedules and expedites operations and repairs,

Oversee and manage work order distribution and execution

Assists Director of Plant Operations in preparing and monitoring department annual operating and capital budgets,

Assists Director of Plant Operations in developing and implementing capital project program

Inspects buildings and grounds to establish a list of maintenance and repair items,

Obtain proposal from contractors to correct items that cannot be repaired in house,

Manage vendors and contractors

Oversee operations and maintenance of all building systems including HVAC, boilers plant, electric and water systems,

Ensure all required permits, licenses and certifications are up to date,

Supervises the activities of the Plant Operations Regulatory Compliance Program,

Participate in weekly Environment Of Care rounds,

Prepares for and participates in regulatory inspections and stays current with regulatory agency standards such as DOH, EPA, Life Safety and ensures all required records and documentation are current and in compliance with said standards,

Administers efforts by outside contractors,

Manage weekly shift schedule for department personnel,

Assists Director of Plant Operations in evaluating department employees performance and conducting annual reviews

Oversee construction or renovation efforts, ensuring all proper ICRA and ILSM standards are met

Develops and supervises the administration of the Building Maintenance Program - BMP for life safety at the Medical center and off-site facilities

Participates in and attends Committees meetings as required

Maintains and monitors daily operations of Plant Operations department

Schedules and coordinates all major utility shutdowns and adheres to regulatory required testing schedules for major systems including but not limited to: Emergency Generators, Fire Systems, Fuel tanks, Life Safety Systems,

Advises Director of Plant Operations of progress and any significant factor affecting plant operations,

Manage key performance indicators

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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