Dir Plant Ops And Maintenance

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Assist with the directing and control of the Hospital Plant, surrounding administrative buildings and some Outpatient Facilities 24/7/365. Work with a team of experienced, qualified professionals to ensure that value objectives are met in all maintenance, plant engineering, and capital improvements.

Supervise a team of +/- 40 individuals including electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, carpenters, PM mechanics, licensed stationary engineers, and general maintenance and plant operations. Experience with a unionized workforce a plus.

Assist with the planning, directing, managing and coordinate all aspects of plant engineering and maintenance. Ability to give input for a predictive maintenance, corrective maintenance and operations budget.

Understanding and ability to optimize building controls for improved efficiencies.

Experience in working with a computerized maintenance management system with the goal of improving data and performance. Develop measurable delivery metrics to chart and affirm Maintenance and Operations Departments are on a continual path of improvement.

Customer Service oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to work with leaders from other departments within the system is a must.

Interact with the Design & Construction Department to champion maintenance and plant operations standards and requirements for new construction projects.

Goal oriented individual with a willingness to champion the critical role of Maintenance Operations.

2 years’ experience in facilities management. Experience with direct responsibility for plant engineering and maintenance in a healthcare facility.

Demonstrated experience with service and maintenance contract administration.

Experience in managing operational and capital projects.

Bachelor’s degree or Technical degree with demonstrated on-going continuing education in related areas such as engineering, facilities management, HVAC or controls management, or general management or applicable job experience

Driver’s License required

CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) preferred;

Working knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission) requirements including NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) preferred.

Scheduled Days / Hours: M-F 7-3:30, On Call As Needed