Supervisor Facilities

Position Summary

The Supervisor assumes responsibility to manage the shift-to-shift operations of the department to provide high quality work in a safe environment. The Supervisor aids to develop staff; collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals; and provides service excellence. This individual remains competent in the area of practice and is able to take on staff assignments as needed.

Assists the Facility Manager

• Workforce planning
• Establishing and implementing standards for practice and maintaining authority, accountability, and responsibility for staff in their area of responsibility
• Ongoing support and cultivation of a culture of shared decision making
• Budgeting and planning

Supervise Operations and Staff

• Provides general direction, organization, monitoring, and supervision for facility maintenance operations
• Provides technical assistance to the facility manager and spot-checks work completed by team frequently and reviews work for neatness, cleanliness, efficiency, and overall results

Leadership Values

• Respect, appreciation, and caring for all - positive outlook
• Initiative, achievement-oriented, drive for excellence and continuous improvement; perseverance and ability to see the big picture
• Teamwork and support for others; interdependence and commitment to the collective; system success as opposed to individual achievement or credit
• Open, respectful, candid communication; handles conflicts and differing points of view directly; doesn’t shy away from difficult issues or conversations
• Stewardship of resources and passion for efficiency
• Ownership of actions and results-focused
• Resilient; adaptable to change; perseveres in the midst of challenges
• Courage

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associated degree in a related field preferred. May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education.
• Within one (1) year of hire / transfer, successfully completes The American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), NFPA-99, “Healthcare Facilities Code”, Certificate of Attendance.
• Annnually achieves Continued Education Credits (CECs) until (ASHE), NFPA-101-2012, “Life Safety Code”, Certificate of Attendance is completed.
• Experience: 3+ years of facilities experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively under stressful situations; Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; Ability to function in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision; Effectively communicates verbally with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors; Ability to document data and other information; Ability to read and interpret written communication; Ability to speak, read, and write the English language; Conducts business in a professional and cordial manner that upholds the integrity and reputation of Mount Nittany Medical Center; Knowledge of human resource laws and regulations as they relate to the management of staff.
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: None

Supervision Received

Receives minimal supervision from the facility manager. Performs all duties in an independent manner.

Supervision Given

Supervises the activities of assigned employees.