Manager Facilities Management in Flemington, New Jersey at Hunterdon Health Care System

Position Summary

Assists the Director of Facilities Management in the operation of all physical plant facilities and systems and utility management. Supplies supervisory knowledge to assure that all environmental and utility systems are operating efficiently for optimum comfort and safety. Supervises the daily activities of all maintenance staff evaluating their performance and enforcing hospital policies. Ensures the safe and efficient operation of all areas of responsibility. Performs duties in support of the Medical Center mission to ensure the highest quality of patient care in an economically sound and efficient manner.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Assures that all utilities, safety, and environmental conditions are at optimum conditions at all times for the Hospital.

2. Responsible for the hospital domestic water system. Confers with a variety of Federal, State, Local and other regulatory and inspecting authorities on matters pertaining to codes for physical plant, fire safety, elevators, boilers, etc., and ensures compliance with same, as directed.

3. Oversee the daily activities of all maintenance staff assuring that all work is being done by priority, in a quality and timely manner. Ensures work orders and paperwork are completed and turned in in a timely manner. Ensures staff is knowledgeable and competent to perform duties by providing and coordinating orientation, training, and continuing education as reflected in departmental policies
and records.

4. Coordinates and oversees activities of contractors and other individuals engaged by the Health System to modify, repair or expand its physical facilities and ensure compliance with plans and specifications, as directed.

5. Oversee all mechanical repairs, create scope of work, administer bids to contractors when needed, and assure all work is completed according to applicable code.

6. Investigate, evaluate, and remedy all problems brought to the Manager’s attention i.e. temperature, odors, lighting, safety issues, repairs, weather emergencies, and informing all parties how they might be impacted by the process.

7. Assists in selection; trains, assigns and monitors staff. Completes annual performance evaluations for all facilities staff and administer disciplinary action when necessary.

8. Responsible for tracking and maintaining expense amounts in operational and capital budgets communicating any overages to these caused by emergencies and documenting those expenses.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certificate and/or Advanced Specialized or Technical Training in the plumbing, HVAC/R and/or electrical fields.

Preferred:

Completion of Plumbing, HVAC/R or Electrical apprenticeship program

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

2-3+ Years supervisory experience in hospital engineering and maintenance.
5+ Years in a management position in HVAC or construction field.

Preferred:

10+ years Healthcare experience.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred:

Backflow Preventer Certification.
NITC Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Knowledge of large air distribution systems, building automation, steam systems, electrical, plumbing, chilled water systems, HVAC/R and associated DDC and/or pneumatic systems, sprinkler and suppression Systems, medical gas systems.
Reading and understanding schematics of electrical circuits, drawings and sequences of operation.

Preferred:

Knowledge of construction codes, Joint Commission standards, NJ DEP, EPA requirements.
PC literate and able to learn new applications quickly.
Formal training in Building Automation Systems.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).