Supervisor Carpentry Shop

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

About the Role

Supervises operations and coordinates administrative functions for facilities. Supervises staff, coordinates projects, assigns staff functions, and communicates policies and procedures. Provides input on programs and procedures for cost containment and space assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying needs, securing resources, and implementation of training programs.
• Ensures compliance with all local codes and standards.
• Works with staff to ensure continuous life-cycle analysis of equipment.
• Assists with the design and planning of new buildings and renovations of existing spaces.
• Offers input into the strategic planning process, manages operating expenditures, and assists in developing and monitoring the budget.
• Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area.
• Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guidelines.
• Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department, typically as a 'working' supervisor.

Technical Capabilities

• Operations Planning (Novice): Anticipates resource needs to meet objectives and implements appropriate processes.
• Leadership (Novice): Formulates a vision while motivating and guiding employees, promoting engagement. Leaders state precise goals, ensure commitment, define measurement methods, and provide incentives.
• Business Results (Fundamental Awareness): Ability to achieve business results while focusing on quality, customer satisfaction, and stewardship.
• Quality Management (Novice): Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.
• Compliance (Novice): Understanding rules, regulations, sanctions, and other statutory requirements relating to governing bodies, both internally and externally.
• People Management (Novice): Interacting, communicating, building relationships, and developing employees.
• Facilities Management (Intermediate): Knowledge of building infrastructure, services, and systems from a technical and practical perspective, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building interior finish elements, and exterior envelope.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of stakeholders and customizes services accordingly.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles and identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality

• Performs Excellent Work: Engages in dialogue about quality and addresses quality issues promptly.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies learning experiences to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Focuses on and drives critical issues to closure.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of departmental work to manage resources effectively.
• Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources to improve processes.
• Applies Technology: Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures.
• Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations as opportunities for improvement and embraces change.

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.