Manager - Facilities - Full Time

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager for the Bemidji region. You will lead the operation and maintenance of large healthcare facilities, oversee mechanical systems, and manage budgets, safety, and staff performance to support reliable, safe patient care.

The role requires seven years in facilities with supervisory experience and a focus on HVAC/building systems; travel and driving may be involved to support multiple sites within the region.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Trade/Vo-Tech required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• HVAC, building automation, plumbing or related field focus.
• Seven years of relevant experience; three years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages operation and maintenance of large facilities in healthcare environment.
• Supports maintenance, repair and improvement of physical systems and equipment; manages vendor relations and costs.
• Oversees safety, QA indicators, and staff performance; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Directs facilities departments including mechanical systems and HVAC operations; manages budgets and long-range planning.
• Interviews and hires staff; approves time off and completes performance appraisals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Budgeting

Vendor relations

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s Degree, Trade or Vo-Tech

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

HVAC/building automation/plumbing focus

Job description

Overview

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Union Position: No

Department Details Manage facility operations for Sanford Bemidji region totaling 700,000 square feet.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of operation and maintenance of multiple and/or large physical facilities in healthcare environment.
• Provides support to operations management for maintenance, repair and improvement of physical systems and equipment, vendor relations, and cost control.
• Maintains various facility systems such as water, utilities, generators, lighting, security, pest control, etc.
• Evaluates present and future needs for real estate, owned or leased, for healthcare facility.
• Provides work direction and supervision to facilities staff, coordinates operations, maintenance, repairs and equipment installations in accordance with the service goals and objectives.
• Oversees day‑to‑day management of all facilities departments, including installation and maintenance of mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations, to ensure a safe and efficient environment.
• Oversees campus grounds and outside maintenance duties.
• Oversees general duties such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, heating ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and bed repair and maintenance.
• Ensures tasks are carried out in a safe, professional manner employing all current acceptable practices.
• Assists with the development and monitoring of appropriate indicators for quality and continuous improvement.
• Assists with the management of department operations including human resources, budget and finance, short and long range planning, legal and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, discipline of employees and any other personnel issues that arise.
• Approves time off requests, and signs off on employee timecards.
• Completes performance appraisals.
• Knowledge of computer programs, and the operating principles of a wide range of non‑medical equipment is required.
• Able to trouble shoot equipment problems.
• Possess values that are compatible with the organization.
• Change management skills desired.
• Understands a systems approach to problem solving and process improvement involving staff.
• Familiar with the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances, as well as Sanford Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, Trade or Vo‑Tech school required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Area of focus in Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), building automation, plumbing or related field.
• Seven years of relevant experience.
• Three years experience supervisory experience preferred.
• May require certification/licensure as required by profession.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Maintain good driving record.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949‑5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

Company Overview

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.