Opening Date: October 31, 2024 Closing Date: November 15, 2024 Job Class Code: MA32Grade: 32Salary: $77,896.00 - $110,073.60/hr.Job duties: This is professional services work of a managerial nature in planning, developing, implementing, administering, and evaluating the Environment of Care (Safety) and Facilities Services programs, systems, and policies for Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Bangor Mental Health Institute. This position is responsible for managing, directing and overseeing the centralized maintenance and environmental service department of a multi-building institutional complex. Responsibilities include managing contracted service providers, as well as a large staff of trades, safety, and housekeeping services workers. REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).
- Oversees, advises on, and directs the writing of safety policies and manuals required to meet standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (e.g. Security, Safety, Hazardous Materials and Waste, Emergency Management, Fire Prevention, Medical Equipment and Utilities.)
- Responsible for the institution's compliance with federal, state and local laws, ordinances and codes related to the day-to-day operation of a physical facility, i.e. Fire Codes, OSHA, EPA, etc.
- Assigns priorities for major projects, and submits a biennial budget needs in order to establish and accomplish unit goals and objectives.
- Serves on, and chairs as assigned, hospital and departmental committees dealing with safety, risk management and other related subject areas.
- Manages scheduling of and develops procedures for maintenance and environmental service projects, repairs, and alterations on the basis of institutional needs and objectives.
- Monitors and inspects buildings and grounds, and evaluates maintenance and environmental services, and staff performance levels.
- Assures supervision and inspections of the operation and maintenance of a high-pressure steam generating plant in order to ensure its safe and efficient operation.
- Develops, implements, and instructs in-service training courses in order to improve and/or maintain staff skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledge, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience). A Bachelors Degree in Hospital Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Business, or related field, and eight (8) years directly related and progressively responsible work experience in facilities management, safety-security program management, healthcare management, contract management, project management -OR- an equivalent twelve (12) year combination of education and/or experience. LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) preferred. Class 3 or higher Stationary Engineer's license as issued by the Maine Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels preferred. Agency information: Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers. APPLICATION INFORMATION: For additional information about this position please contact Rebecca Bennett at 207-###-#### or ...@maine.gov. To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at ...@maine.gov. Benefits of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto- Dirigo or I lead -as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents-receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act..
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.