Maintenance Operations Manager

Advocate Health Care; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a Facilities Operational Manager to lead 24/7 facility operations at Oak Brook and AMG clinics. The role oversees staffing readiness, maintenance programs, and regulatory compliance while coordinating cross-departmental services and large-scale projects.

Candidate should have progressive leadership in facilities/maintenance, strong computer skills including Office 365, and a high school diploma or GED (AS/BS preferred). Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Leadership experience in a facilities/maintenance environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Establish staffing levels and readiness for 24/7/365 operations.
• Recommend and administer maintenance and asset programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Utilize budget reports, CMMS dashboards, and energy reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory codes; schedule inspections, tests, and drills.
• Analyze root causes of system failures and implement preventive solutions.
• Assist in creating department and enterprise goals, staffing, and productivity standards.
• Coordinate services across departments and communicate with leadership, staff, patients and families.
• Support large facility projects and standardized record-keeping and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Facility operations

Microsoft Office 365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or BS/BA degree

Tools

CMMS dashboards

Job description

It's More than a Job, It's a Calling!

Position: Facilities Operational Manager

Location: AAO Oak Brook; Non-Acute AMG clinics

Full Time; 1st shift

~Other shifts, as needed

Major Responsibilities

• Establish staffing complement and staff readiness appropriate to support a facility 24/7/365.
• Recommend, improve, evaluate, maintain, and administer maintenance and asset programs in support of the departmental and organizational mission and goals.
• Understand and utilize all management tools including budget reports, CMMS dashboards, and energy usage and efficiency reporting.
• Adhere to all regulatory compliance codes. Schedule and maintain records of all required inspection, testing, maintenance, and drills.
• Evaluate and analyze root cause of building system failures. Develop recommendations and implement solutions to avoid future failures and disruptions.
• Assist in the development of business unit and enterprise goals, staffing, incident prevention and productivity standards and develop departmental goals and objectives.
• Coordinate interdepartmental and intradepartmental services. Maintain excellent communications with Administration, Director, staff, patients and families.
• Support coordination and implementation of larger scale projects throughout the facility(ies) assigned.
• Coordinate the implementation of standardized record keeping and reporting for assigned department as specified by FMG policies and procedures. Manage an effective audit program to ensure timely compliance.
• Conduct routine team/staff meetings for teammate training and timely distribution of information related to the department and organization.
• Interface with site administration on monthly budget performance, productivity, and labor expenses.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Certification / Registration / License

• Valid Driver’s License.

Experience

• Trades Certificate with 3 years of progressive leadership experience or 5 years progressive leadership experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Leadership in a facility operations/maintenance environment.
• Competency in the use of computers and technology, including Microsoft Office 365.

Preferred Education

• Associate degree or BS/BA degree

Preferred Experience

• 7+ years progressive leadership experience. 5 years healthcare facilities experience or 7 years facilities or property maintenance experience.

Preferred Certification / Registration / License

• Trades license and/or CHFM.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.