ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR

*Degree (Engineering preferred) and 10 years experienced Multi-certified Tradesman*

About Hill Crest Behavioral Health

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a robust, free-standing psychiatric hospital offering dedicated services to adolescents and adults from the surrounding Birmingham community.  With an average census of 150 patients, Hill Crest features acute inpatient, residential, and group home settings. 

Much more is available online at: https://hillcrestbhs.com/

If you would like to know more about the ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR position, please contact our Human Resources Recruiter, LaDeidra Smith-Thomas at (205)-838-4062 or via email at ladeidra.smith@uhsinc.com

Please apply to become part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric services. 

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR

SUMMARY

Oversee maintenance and coordinate plant operations. Assist Director with managing the physical assets, facility-wide maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, and construction and rehabilitation projects for the Hospital to ensure compliance with Department of Mental Health, JCAHO, CMS, and other regulatory agency standards.  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from a recognized college or university or a related field preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required with some college or trade school preferred
• A minimum of 10-15 years general maintenance experience (healthcare facility setting a plus); knowledge of building trades – plumbing, electric, flooring, carpentry, etc.
• Certifications in multiple trades preferable (engineering, plumbing, HVAC (basic and advanced), journey license, use of fire extinguisher, and first aid.
• Must have certifications/permits required by the State of Alabama to performs job duties.
• Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, and achieving objectives.
• Recognized ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Knowledge of hospital and/or health care as related to JCAHO and regulatory standards, and able to communicate and educate staff on these issues is helpful.
• Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assume responsibility, make appropriate decisions, and be discreet in business dealings.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision over daily tasks and be available for on-call
• Basic computer skill desirable

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The following description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other work assignments not mentioned.

• Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance personnel in the completion of their duties.
• Assist Director in interviewing, selection and evaluation of applicants.
• Assess training needs of the maintenance staff and coordinate and schedule appropriate safety and skills training.
• Estimate job requirements, including staffing, equipment, materials and supplies for designated work area.
• Monitors work activity levels to ensure proper staffing and other resources are properly allocated.
• Perform regular walk-throughs and checks to ensure the quality of the facility is being upheld
• Assists Director to manage contractors in assigned work areas.
• Procures parts and services for area of responsibility.
• Oversees the safe operation and use of various types of mechanical and power driven equipment.
• Maintains functions and reliability of facility systems and equipment by implementing a preventive maintenance program; operating and testing systems and equipment; restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts.
• Inspects maintenance equipment throughout the Hospital to ensure that the maintenance objectives of the department are being fully realized.
• Responds to and resolves inquiries and complaints from the patients, staff, and other populations.

• Keeps Plant Operations Director, Director of Risk Management, and Performance Improvement appraised of repairs and safety issues within the hospital.

• Maintains safety and health standards to ensure compliance with TJC, local, state, and federal codes and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.

• Attends mandatory in-services as required.
• Successful completion of all applicable demonstrational competencies.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and/or climb stairs while inspecting and supervising staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors in direct sunlight
• Ability to remain focused and alert
• Ability to write
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to see (sufficient to read documentation and instructions, handwritten and typewritten material)
• Ability to hear (faulty bearings, etc.)
• Ability to detect potential or actual safety hazards (smoke, chemicals and other environmental threats)
• Ability to stand up from floor without assistance
• Ability to stoop and bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Ability to reach above head level and work
• Ability to perform physical aspects of CPR
• Ability to lift or move approximately 50 pounds
• Ability to climb a ladder and work from elevated height

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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