Facilities Manager

Licking Memorial Hospital; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a seasoned maintenance professional to oversee operation, repair, and renovation of hospital properties. The role requires coordinating skilled teams, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

You will collaborate with the Assistant Vice President of Engineering, prepare budgets, and maintain critical systems. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and timely project delivery within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical knowledge or post-secondary training (2–3 years).
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible maintenance/ construction experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Analytical and problem solving skills to handle highly technical issues and coordinate teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills for in-service programs, vendor negotiations, and collaboration with hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, maintenance, and renovation of LMH properties.
• Manage staff and oversee light construction projects, plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on project status and estimated completion dates.
• Coordinate with engineering management on planning, estimating, and directing projects.
• Prepare reports on maintenance personnel, equipment, and supplies; monitor budgets.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Maintenance experience

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission - dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

Assists with ensuring proper operation, maintenance, and renovation of various Licking Memorial properties. Tasks will include managing staff, light construction projects, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, painting, general carpentry, and ensures the testing and maintenance of various systems and equipment is current. Assumes additional responsibility as directed in the absence of the Assistant Vice President of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Works with Process Improvement, Safety & Security to ensure the hospital is in compliance with all TJC, DNV, ISO, federal, state, and local codes and requirements pertaining to buildings and operations.
• Ensures that all necessary records are maintained to comply with TJC, DNV, ISO, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Provides regular updates to customers regarding the status and estimated completion dates of customers' projects.
• Communicates with vendors regarding purchases of supplies and equipment and uses information to maintain proper inventory of supplies and materials.
• Regularly inspects and evaluates worksites of maintenance and construction activities to ensure duties are performed in accordance with all applicable building codes and regulations.
• Assists the Assistant Vice President of Engineering in planning, estimating, and directing construction and remodeling projects.
• Coordinates with other Engineering Management as needed.
• Prepares special and required reports for management in the utilization of maintenance personnel, equipment, material, and supplies.
• Participates in development of unit policies and procedures, as well as operating and capital expense budgets. Upon approval, administer and monitor adherence to it.
• Establishes department objectives and periodically reviews progress with Director of Facilities.
• Participates in developing recommendations regarding replacement of existing equipment and purchase of new equipment.
• Keeps current on relevant codes pertaining to maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Work requires advanced technical and/or specialized knowledge, equivalent to that which would be obtained through 2-3 years of post-High School training or education.
• Nature of responsibilities require 5-7 years of progressively more responsible experience in building and equipment maintenance trades, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Analytical and problem solving skills are required in order to identify and resolve problems of a highly-technical nature, and to plan performance for and coordinate the activities of a group of skilled and semi-skilled employees engaged in maintenance and/or construction work.
• Substantial interpersonal skills are required in order to conduct in-service programs, negotiate with vendors, deal with a diverse group of hospital personnel, medical staff, etc.
• High School diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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