Director of Facilities - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

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** Organization:
** Hospital Operations
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* Job Summary:

** The Vanderbilt Health Executive Search Team is conducting a national search for a Director of Facilities - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. The Director of Facilities Management/Plant Operations - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the activities of the Facilities Management/Plant Operations Department to provide repair, maintenance, and security services necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the hospital and other facilities, and to maintain a comfortable, secure and efficient physical environment for patients, employees, medical staff and the public, in accordance with policies, procedures, standards and practices set forth by the company, The Joint Commission, the State Department of Public Health and other local, community, and governmental agencies.

The Director of Facilities - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital also administers construction/renovation projects. The Director of Facilities Management/Plant Operations - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital is the designated Facility Safety Officer and is the chair of the Environment of Care committee..
** Shift:
** First Shift (Days)
** Role Accountabilities:
*** The Director is expected to commit to, and practice, the Vanderbilt Leader Credo/Behaviors of:  + I make those I serve my highest priority  + I respect privacy and confidentiality  + I communicate effectively  + I conduct myself professionally  + I have a sense of ownership  + I am committed to my colleagues
* Plan and operationalize the Vanderbilt Pillar Goals within scope of responsibility:  + People  + Service  + Quality  + Growth & Finance  + Innovation
* Directs activities of the Facilities Management/Plant Operations office, budget preparation & control
* Personnel management and record keeping; interviewing, counseling, hiring, dismissing, and evaluating staff and advising supervisors regarding same. These actions are accomplished in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.
* Directs activities of department to assure unfailing production and provision of using areas and department of proper environment, waste treatment, medical gas, fire alarm and fire-fighting systems, HVAC distribution & emergency provision, electrical distribution & emergency provision of all above regardless of external conditions of supply and distribution.
* Directs activities of Plant Operations & Maintenance to include maintenance of building & equipment in a state of proper repair, preventative maintenance on all infrastructure systems, equipment, parking lots and grounds.
* Inspects completed work for confirmance to plans, specifications, and standards and identifies areas to reduce maintenance and utility cost through improved operational procedures.
* Established requisitions and controls; preventative maintenance program; all record keeping and warranty control.
** Qualifications – External:
*** Bachelor's Degree and 7 years experience
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Master’s degree preferred.
* Experience managing vendor and contractor relationships preferred.
* Experience with construction remodel projects preferred.
* Commercial or healthcare facility director experience preferred.
* 3 years of experience as a healthcare facilities director…