Supervisor Facilities - Facilities Management

Overview

Oversees and manages all aspects of New London Hospital’s properties and facilities (New London campus and Newport campus).

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of facilities operations including all mechanical, electrical, life safety, plumbing, grounds, general maintenance.
• Supervises maintenance technicians.
• Supervises facilities management personnel.
• Supports NLH employee engagement efforts and supports growth, training and development of maintenance technicians.
• Interviews candidates and makes recommendations for employment.
• Completes performance check-ins on all assigned personnel, and provides counseling and coaching.
• Works closely with human resources and facilities manager on any disciplinary action required.
• Schedules staff to provide adequate coverage 24/7.
• Delegates assignments to ensure timely and efficient completion of preventive maintenance, work orders and projects.
• Cohorts winter snow removal schedule and assignments.
• Performs snow removal activities as a member of the team.
• Directs staff in the daily operations and maintenance of buildings and equipment in New London and Newport locations.
• Affirms proper documentation of preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, CMS conditions of participation and building codes.
• Monitors work orders in the hospital’s CMMS system, maintaining ongoing daily communication with the work order system for prioritization of workloads.
• Aids in completion of cost and time estimates, and/or obtains estimates from outside contractors, for proposed work or purchase and installation of new equipment.
• Recommends acceptance of bids.
• Coordinates, inspects, and approves work performed by outside contractors.
• Supervises and directs third-party vendors and contractors.
• Evaluates the operations and maintenance practices on equipment or systems.
• Plans modifications, rebuilds, and/or replacements to achieve more cost-effective operations and improve reliability.
• Works closely with facilities manager to develop a 5-year equipment replacement/upgrade schedule for planning/budgeting projections.
• Instructs personnel in operation and repair of equipment or systems.
• Develops procedures for equipment and system operation and back-up plans.
• Maintains and instructs classes on equipment, equipment policies, emergency backup and/or redundancy plans for critical system failures for off-hour, weekend, and holiday personnel.
• Orders parts and supplies to maintain inventory. Conducts competitive price checks. Recommends equipment purchases. Assists the Director in planning budget.
• Affirms all supervised areas and immediate work areas are clean and orderly. Maintain appearance and overall environment for all facilities by ensuring that daily tasks are completed.
• Serves as on-site technical consultant for issues related to the daily operations of the buildings and all infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required in accordance with NLH’s Driver Disqualifications Guidelines.
• 4 years of experience in field of technical specialization.
• 3 years of experience supervising mechanical systems, building operations and maintenance service in a healthcare or equivalent setting.
• Strong experience in HVAC preferred.
• In depth knowledge of maintenance and building management systems, strong expertise in mechanical diagnostics and repair required.
• Must be available for emergency on-call duties 24/7 as part of the facilities team rotation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills, able to prioritize work in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
• Must be self-motivated, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought, problem-solving and collaboration.
• General computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.