Plumbing/Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position oversees plumbing and mechanical maintenance personnel or outside vendors who perform maintenance service of piping and mechanical equipment infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in facility maintenance, leadership abilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed within this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Has the authority to direct and support daily work activities. Responsible for undertaking the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action, and performance reviews.
• Monitors and understands Joint Commission and other accreditation standards to ensure compliance.
• Monitors assigned projects to insure they are completed for conformance to plans, specifications, and standards.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies needed to effectively maintain and operate the facility.
• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable codes, regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements for area of responsibility.
• Proficient in the operation and maintenance of equipment such as reverse osmosis systems, steam sterilizers and autoclaves.
• Oversees the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of all water/sanitary lines, fire suppression, steam, natural gas, fuel, medical gas, vacuum, plumbing and other piped systems and equipment.
• Maintain adequate repair parts and supplies to handle emergency repairs.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Monitor staff work assignments and various reports daily.
• Contact vendors, suppliers, and contractors to review proposed work, obtain quotes, make repairs, install new equipment, etc.
• Create purchase requests within Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and collect invoices for payment processing.
• Conducts building inspection tours to identify deficiencies throughout the campus buildings.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment. Strong computer skills (MS office suite), analytical skills and knowledge of data collection and analysis.
• Act as inside consultant for issues for projects relating to building construction projects, understanding the interactions between building systems.
• Understanding and coordinating scope and estimate of work required on projects or work order completion, to ensure deadlines are met. Involving contractors when appropriate to complete.
• Survey existing conditions, identify building systems needs/capabilities, act as Facilities Department liaison with Project Managers, participate in design review meetings, specify appropriate equipment, work scope, assist in installation, and approve project turnover.
• Is available to be on call on a rotating schedule with other Maintenance Managers.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in a 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:

• Journeyman Plumber License

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