Lead Facilities Management Specialist

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a seasoned Facilities/Maintenance Specialist responsible for preventative maintenance, repairs, and coordination of contractors to keep hospital utilities and environmental systems in top condition.

Requires 8+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, journeyman certificate preferred, licensure in trades, and strong communication and safety mindset; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; journeyman level certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; driving record reviewed.
• Must hold at least one of the listed trade certifications (Electrical, Plumbing/Boilers, Mechanical/HVAC/Chilled Water, Life Safety Maintenance).
• Secondary certification in one area with extensive experience (8+ years) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes and facilitates basic and complex work orders and preventative maintenance.
• Coaches and mentors Specialists to ensure proficiency and continuity.
• Schedules tasks and staff, coordinates with contractors and internal teams.
• Ensures safety guidelines are followed and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Project coordination

Industrial safety

Communication

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Email & web-based software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman certificate or equivalent

Licensure / certification in Electrical, Plumbing/Boilers, Mechanical/HVAC/Chilled Water, or Life Safety Maintenance

Job description

Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing and maintaining an environment that allows for the perfect patient experience. This is achieved by maintaining and repairing hospital utilities, equipment and environmental systems.Job DescriptionJob Duties/Essential FunctionsJob DutiesCompletes and facilitates basic and complex work orders and preventative maintenance at direction of Supervisor or Dispatcher using staff and contractor resources. Serves as a technical expert in several specific fields of mechanical or building system trades.Able to facilitate and coordinate any work using resources available to include staff and contractor resources reporting to Facilities Supervisor.Coordinates and completes all aspects of the preventative maintenance procedures in an accurate and timely manner to ensure that all work is performed to manufacturer's recommendations and by regulation.Gathers and facilitates all required testing and documentation of regulated items within area of specialty. Facilitates the correction of all identified deficiencies. Reports to Facilities Supervisor regarding status of testing and documentation.Principal coordinator of preventative maintenance to ensure accountability and regulatory compliance for assigned specialty areas. Responsible for scheduling tasks and staff assignments, gathering all data, and reporting compliance responsibilities within specified and directed timeframes.Able to communicate with customers regarding the status of work orders and issues pertaining to their respective departments.Understands utility usage within multiple areas of expertise. Works with Facilities Supervisor in setting annual goals for reduction of utility usage and champions initiatives to meet these goals.Serves as main point of contact and principal advisor for all contractors in their specialty areas during the design phase of projects. Identifies the best way to integrate new work into the current systems.Involved in design and implementation of projects to ensure systems are in line with specifications and design intent. Performs periodic inspections of ongoing projects and reports status and possible issues to Facilities Supervisor.Key advisor in the following activities related to Construction and Capital: capital improvement projects; project design kick-off meetings; project design review; periodic construction inspection; commissioning and start-up; hand-off of project to Maintenance department.Technical expert in all building mechanical systems and facilities resource management.Coaches and mentors any assigned Specialist I to ensure proficiency and continuity or staff resources.Serves as resource lead area expert for assigned system of expertise for on-call facilitation of issues within the facility.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Department Specific DutiesN/AKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGood written and oral skills.Self-starter, motivated to work hard.Works well with others.Looks for opportunities to improve facility and processes.Able to use email and web-based software.Able to read and understand blueprints.Able to plan and design system improvements.Specific Professional proficiency and expert knowledge in multiple trade specialties.Professional Experience8+ years of experienceEducationHigh school graduate or equivalent preferred.Journeyman level program certificate or equivalent is preferred.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationMust have valid Driver's LicenseMust have and maintain a good driving record. Motor vehicle record will be reviewed as part of the background check prior to hire or transfer.Hold at least one certification, license, or equivalency (validated years or experience – 8 years continuous work in that area) in one of these trade areas (Electrical, Plumbing/Boilers, Mechanical/HVAC/Chilled Water systems, or Life Safety Maintenance).Hold at least one secondary certification, license, or equivalency (validated years or experience – 5 years continuous work) in one of the areas mentioned above.Physical RequirementsVery Heavy: Exert 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 50lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.