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Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Our team of highly specialized physicians provides comprehensive care for children with fractures, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, scoliosis, spinal cord conditions, and spine injuries. 

We have an opportunity for a full time, Director of Plant Facilities to join our team!

Responsibilities

The Director Plant Facilities plans, directs, coordinates and budgets for all building operations including the engineering and biomedical departments.

• Oversees the regulatory compliance including The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), Fire and Life Safety Management.
• Manages the mechanical and building functions of the department including engineering, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, locksmith and general mechanics.
• Serves as a role model, mentor and coach to staff, motivating them to fulfill their potential as employees; Leads by example.
• Seeks experience to expand and maintain skills and knowledge base and share that knowledge and skills with the respective departments.
• Establishes financial and operational priorities and guidelines and ensures priorities and guidelines are met.
• Acts as liaison between the engineering department and various hospital departments; Ensures responsible, timely and thorough responses to meet the needs of the Hospital.
• Provides appropriate guidance and interventions.
• Identifies problem areas and provides effective strategies for their resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in related field preferred

Experience

• 4 years related work experience 

Other

• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager, strongly preferred
• Joint Commission survey experience, strongly preferred

Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.