Director, Hospital Environment of Care (EOC)

Director, Hospital Environment of Care (EOC)

About Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington is one of the leading behavioral healthcare providers in the country, serving children, adolescents, and adults. We deliver hope through comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs across several states and care settings.

Role Overview

The Director, Hospital Environment of Care is responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of employees in the overall maintenance and upkeep of building, grounds, and equipment including, but not limited to, the electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other related systems. The Director of Environment of Care also ensures that the facility and all related buildings and equipment are installed and maintained in accordance with Joint Commission standards and applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and usage requirements. This position coordinates and conducts the Environment of Care/Safety meetings and serves as the facility Safety Officer ensuring compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises maintenance staff in the fulfillment of daily activities and project assignments, within budgetary and quality standards and on schedule.
• Performs regular inspections of the facility to ensure the highest quality standards of safety throughout the facility.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of the buildings and grounds in all seasons.
• Maintains all Facility equipment for cleanliness, infection control, and general working
  maintenance, reporting the need for repair of equipment, furniture, fixtures and building.
• Coordinates and inspects major contract work on the electrical, plumbing, mechanical and
  other related systems in all department locations; ensures that the safety, respect and
  confidentiality of patients is upheld when independent contractors perform work in and on
  the facility grounds.
• Develops and maintains a Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Does general repairs such as painting, patching walls, security hardware, hanging shelves and
  landscaping.
• Provides fiscal management for maintenance operations to ensure proper utilization of financial resources.
• Conducts all fire and disaster drills as required by State and Facility policy and procedure.
  Trains facility staff in safety procedures and duties during disaster situations, and reports the
  results of safety drills and safety concerns to the Safety Committee as part of the Committee
  of the Whole.
• Completes and accurately records all required weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual safety
  checks in accordance with OSHA, TJC and facility requirements.
• Coordinates and ensures that all annual inspections are performed in accordance with state and regulatory requirements; maintains applicable logs.

Qualified candidates for Director of Environment of Care should have the following:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience: 3 to 5 years' experience in maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment. Minimum of 2 years' managerial experience preferred. Knowledge of The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other government, state of Texas and local regulatory agencies standards strongly preferred. Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting strongly preferred.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of training in BLS and Handle with Care within 30 days of employment.

Schedule:

• Full-Time - Work hours are generally Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• On-call rotated schedule

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits available

• Fast-paced, dynamic healthcare setting
• Collaborative team atmosphere
• Commitment to excellence in patient care