Physical Environment

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day shift Physical Environment Life Safety Specialist positionfor our Planning/Projects/Real Estate Department at Beacon Health System in Granger, IN.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, every role contributes to a healthier, stronger community. Whether you're supporting care behind the scenes or leading essential services, your work helps advance our mission: to deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Beacon Health System

Headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, as a not-for-profit, community-governed health system, Beacon Health System provides care to more than 4,000 patients each day in northern Indiana and southern Michigan.

What You'll Do

As a Physical Environment Life Safety Specialist, you'll report to the Manager/Director EOC and Support Services. The Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety (LS) Specialist is responsible for supporting a safe, functional, and compliant healthcare environment by overseeing programs related to the Environment of Care and Life Safety standards. This role ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and accreditation requirements, such as those from The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and OSHA.

Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety (LS) Specialist Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate compliance with all Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety (LS) standards.
• Conduct regular safety rounds and hazard surveillance inspections across the healthcare system.
• Assist with the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training.
• Participate in and support regulatory surveys (e.g., TJC, CMS, local authorities).
• Analyze incident reports and data to identify risks or trends.
• Work closely with departments such as Facilities Engineering, Security, Infection Control, Emergency Preparedness, and Clinical Operations.
• Assist in maintaining documentation and records required for EOC & LS compliance.
• Support facility compliance with Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and related codes.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors regarding safety and compliance on projects and maintenance activities.
• Providing training to Facility Engineering staff as well as other hospital employees in area of expertise.
• Attending in-services and department meetings; also participating in continuing education and attending conferences as approved.
• Maintaining professional affiliations as appropriate.
• Reading current professional literature and journals.
• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e., to lift, work on ladders, walk, stand for prolonged periods of time, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.

What You Bring

You bring strong organizational and time-management skills. You have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities along with analytical thinking and problem-solving. You have an attention to detail with accurate documentation and follow-through. You're proficient with Microsoft Office and compliance documentation systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, Healthcare Administration, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years in healthcare safety, facilities management, or compliance
• Prior EOC & LS program involvement preferred.
• CHSP (Certified Healthcare Safety Professional), CHEP (Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional), or similar credentials preferred.
• Knowledge of: Joint Commission EOC standards, OSHA regulations, NFPA codes, CMS conditions of participation.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it's built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

We call this commitment The Beacon Way—a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.

Location: Beacon Health System · Planning-Projects-Real Estate
Schedule: Full-time, Day, Monday - Friday days