Manager, Maintenance - General

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Facilities Maintenance or designee, the General Maintenance Manager oversees the timely and cost-efficient management of multiple disciplines in a complex research and medical facility. This position manages and coordinates staff or outside vendors who perform services and repairs in carpentry, painting, grounds, and locksmiths.

About the Role

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in facility maintenance, leadership abilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Essential Functions

• Has the authority to direct and support daily work activities.
• Has the authority to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action, and performance reviews.
• Supervise and oversee the maintenance departments response to weather events.
• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable codes, regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements for area of responsibility.
• Makes sure assigned projects are completed for conformance to plans, specifications, and standards.
• Understands NFPA 101, ANSI regulations, and ensures institutional policies regarding ILSM and ICRA are followed.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies needed to effectively maintain and operate the facility.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Makes sure staff work assignments and various reports are reviewed daily.
• Contact vendors, suppliers, and contractors to review proposed work, obtain quotes, make repairs, install new equipment, etc.
• Creates purchase requests within Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and collects invoices for payment processing.
• Conducts building inspection tours to identify deficiencies throughout the campus buildings.
• Works effectively in a busy environment.
• Has strong computer skills (MS office suite), analytical skills, and knowledge of data collection and analysis.
• Acts as inside consultant for issues related to building construction projects, understanding the interactions between building systems.
• Understands and coordinates the scope and estimate of work required on projects or work orders, to ensure deadlines are met.
• Involves contractors when appropriate to complete projects.
• Surveys existing conditions, identifies building systems needs/capabilities, acts as Facilities Department liaison with Project Managers, participates in design review meetings, specifies appropriate equipment, works scope, assists in installation, and approves project turnover.
• Ensures 24/7 coverage for operational and emergent situations such as snow or other weather-related emergencies.
• Is available to be on call on a rotating schedule with other Maintenance Managers.

  Required Qualifications

  • BS in related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5-8 years related work experience required, and 3-5 years supervisory/management experience required.
  • Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months one of the following or equivalent: Building Operating Management Association (BOMA), Building Operator Certification (BOC), Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CFHM), Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM) or Construction Supervisor License (CSL).
  • Ability to travel to offsite locations.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Construction Supervisors License (Unrestricted).

  Requisition Tools, Equipment, and Supplies

  Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies needed to effectively maintain and operate the facility.

  Survey Existing Conditions, Identify Building Systems Needs/Capabilities

  Surveys existing conditions, identifies building systems needs/capabilities, acts as Facilities Department liaison with Project Managers, participates in design review meetings, specifies appropriate equipment, works scope, assists in installation, and approves project turnover.

  Ensure 24/7 Coverage for Operational and Emergent Situations

  Ensures 24/7 coverage for operational and emergent situations such as snow or other weather-related emergencies.