Facilities Manager

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Jefferson General Hospital, part of LCMC Health, seeks an experienced Facilities Maintenance Lead to support the Director and oversee building maintenance, grounds, and utility systems.

You will supervise a team, implement preventive maintenance programs, manage vendor pricing with the Director, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with hospital operations to maintain a safe, reliable environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) and 5 years of building maintenance experience in commercial facilities (healthcare, hotel or similar) and/or related construction industries, plus 3 years of progressive supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of buildings, grounds and utility systems; supervise staff.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Coordinate with leadership on budgeting, vendor pricing and purchasing requirements.
• Provide safety training and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

MS Office

Communication

Safety awareness

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Leadership: Assists the Director in all aspects of the Facilities Management Department. Provides guidance to all personnel to obtain optimal productivity and an acceptable level of morale within the department. Interacts with personnel to assist with training of new employees, develops in-service training, resolves safety issues, disputes, disciplinary actions, and other concerns. Establishes departmental procedures and works with leadership throughout the facility to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for the patients and family, visitors, and staff.

Budget: Receives pricing from vendors to ensure the best pricing and quality for needed services, equipment, and supplies is obtained. Ensures appropriate amount of items are ordered to avoid over stocking and overspending. Works with Director to gather pricing for future budgeting purposes.

Preventive Maintenance/Work Orders: Develops and maintains current preventative maintenance programs to maintain the buildings, equipment, alarm systems, grounds, and building support systems to ensure that the maximum time of service is received from the buildings and grounds. Approves work orders for maintenance purposes.

Daily Functions: Assigns duties to subordinates and oversees the servicing of mechanical equipment systems. Provides supervision of the maintenance for buildings, grounds, and utility systems. Maintains proper functioning and operation of control systems, alarms, and fire detection systems. Develops a plan, supervises the fertilizing and care of the trees, grass, shrubs, and grounds.

Other Duties: Serves as liaison with outside consultant services and contractors for design, construction, mechanical, and engineering services. Assists with designs and code of compliance of building systems and equipment. Provides fire safety training as requested for Hospital employees.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Appropriate combination of education and work experience is required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent AND 5 (five) years of experience in building maintenance within commercial facilities (healthcare, hotel or similar) and/or related construction industries AND 3 (three) years of progressive experience in the supervision of multiple direct reports.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: Valid Louisiana State Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to make decisions regarding risk assessments, utility inventory for utility maintenance strategies, and alternative equipment maintenance strategies. Strong knowledge demonstrated work experience in maintaining, repairing various types of building finishes and equipment. Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, equipment, and electrical testing equipment requiring manual dexterity. Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions, schematic drawings, and layouts. Ability to utilize computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone and 2-way radios. Working knowledge of MS Office software products. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population. Ability to work alternative/shift work schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.

WORK SHIFT

Variable Hours (United States of America)

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it's all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LCMC Health Culture

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.

Simple things make the difference.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.