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Job Summary:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in medical center facilities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Under limited supervision, directs, supervises and monitors the Engineering operation and maintenance staff. Ensures efficient and reliable operation of all machinery, electrical and plumbing systems within the medical center. Assists in the formulation of plans, policies and procedures to implement or comply with The Joint Commission standards, regional directives, applicable codes and good hospital engineering practice. Essential Responsibilities:

Establishes standards and policies for pollution control, installation, modification, quality control, testing, operating procedure, inspection, and maintenance of equipment.

Directs maintenance of plant buildings.

Coordinates requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery.

Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.

Provides training and in-service programs for all engineering staff to ensure safe and effective operation of all physical plant equipment and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.

Assists the Director of Facility Operations, or designee, in preparing budgets, planning and renovation projects and other projects as determined by the Director of Facility Operations, or designee.

Performs other related duties as necessary.

Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.