Environment of Care Director

NOTE: this position is currently filled. However, it is the policy of Freedom Behavioral to continue to take applications so that we can ensure there is no disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.

We are currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Environment of Care Director for our Magnolia, MS location. The EOC Director considers the safety of our patients, visitors, and employees from the perspective of our physical surroundings, work processes and operational procedures. The EOC Director is responsible for oversight of the maintenance, housekeeping, dietary and transportation departments for each designated Hospital. He/She will oversee the entire campus maintenance and environmental services operations of our campus that is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of patient, employee, and family safety. The Environment of Care Director is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant including, building, grounds, and all maintenance needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the facility is always in operating condition- 24/7
• Perform regular inspections of the facilities to determine any work that is required
• Investigate and service any complaints or concerns involving the facility interior
• Create, update, and implement proper SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for tasks performed by each department Maintenance Department
• Inspect work performed to ensure it meets the required expectations and standards set by the company and leadership
• Perform and assist with cleaning and maintenance duties as required
• Meet with maintenance staff to discuss performance and expectations regularly
• Find and implement ways to improve quality and efficiency throughout the facility
• Safety and Compliance
• Responsible for a safe workplace whereas each employee belongs to the company safety culture.
• Ensure that safety equipment is in place and operable and equipment meets OSHA requirements to the extent that the manufacturing location is safe and compliant.
• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
• Set up and adjust machines and equipment.

Education:       Bachelor's degree or Experience in the building trades with an emphasis on life safety and the environment of care.  

License:           None

Experience:     3-5 years in a hospital or nursing home setting.

Freedom Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.