JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor. Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California.

Manages the Plant Operations Department of the hospital, and oversees the maintenance of office buildings and off-site clinics.
Assumes the role as a leader in planning, directing and managing the department and staff to assure quality service on a 24-hour basis.
Responsible for meeting and complying with TJC, CMS, and AHJs standards and regulations.
Complying with corporate policy and procedures for managing supplies and equipment, promoting teamwork with physicians and all health care providers to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction, and appropriate resource management.

• Provides overall direction and support the Plant Operations.
• Central Plant, and the overall building systems and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains fiscal operating budget.
• Assists administration with planning of facility expansion/renovations.
• Prepares and maintains a five year capital expenditure forecast.
• Develops and maintains a preventive maintenance program for all equipment, buildings, Central Plant, building and building systems.
• Oversees the operation of all Life Support systems related to patient safety and Operations.
• Directs and coordinates utility source capability throughout the hospital for control and efficient, effective use of all services.
• Develops, implements, administers, and modifies programs to maintain the physical plant, and equipment through effective utilization of personnel and materials in accordance with local, state and federal codes, and hospital policies / procedures.
• Makes recommendations to administration as appropriate.
• Oversees, develops and maintains updated information on NFPA, Life Safety Codes, TJC, CMS, building and safety requirements.
• Develops and maintains staff training requirements as required, and as needs change.

Required: Associates degree in facilities related field. Trade school education and additional five years trade experience may be considered.
Preferred: Bachelors degree preferred.

Required: Ten years progressive management experience with at least five years management experience in a hospital/healthcare setting.

Required: CHFM certification. New hire can be given the opportunity to acquire certification within one year of employment if other qualifications are met.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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