Manager Plant Facilities

Shriners Children's; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric specialty care is seeking a Manager of Plant Facilities. This pivotal role involves overseeing engineering, security, and environmental services, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building maintenance and facilities management, demonstrating strong leadership and fiscal planning skills. Join a compassionate organization dedicated to providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Matching contributions up to 6%

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in building maintenance or construction required.
• 3+ years in management of facilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering, security, and environmental services employees.
• Establish operational procedures for safety and security.
• Develop and manage the department's operating budget.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Management of Facilities

Budget Management

Safety Compliance

Supervisory Skills

Education

5+ years in building maintenance or construction

3+ years in management of facilities

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

This Manager Plant Facilities is responsible for the direct supervision of all engineering, security and environmental services employees and overall responsibility for the operations of the plant management/building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as intervention in disruptions by patients, visitors and personnel; traffic control, guarding, and patrolling physical property, escort services for visitors and personnel working in high risk areas; investigation of accidents and criminal acts.
• Works with managers to evaluate employee tasks to identify hazards, conditions, and situations that could lead to violence.
• Responsible for fiscal planning and activities of the department. Confers with representatives of management to formulate policies, determine need for programs with hospital activities.
• Responsible for developing the operating budget to include personnel, equipment, materials, and supply needs. Makes recommendations for midyear needs as appropriate.
• Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies to maximize the operational readiness of hospital building systems and equipment with due respect to the limitations.
• Directly supervises personnel in the Maintenance and Security department. Carries out supervisor responsibilities in accordance with organizations policies and applicable laws including hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing employee concerns.
• Performs preventative maintenance program of fire alarm system according to National Fire Prevention Association criteria.
• Responsible for the development of policies and procedures relative to fire and safety.
• Works within the budget process to plan and track department and/or project expenses; takes timely action on budget variances and implements appropriate cost containment measures.
• Develops/participates in preparing the department/unit budget and functions within approved budget including yearly cost analysis.
• Maintains accurate record of expenditures and justifies variances on a monthly basis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to hospital policy and protocol regarding employee injury and follow-up as necessary; complies with hospital National Safety Goals.
• Assures compliance to regulatory standards and hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures operational procedures for the department/unit. Makes recommendations for changes and updates as appropriate.

Qualifications

5 years plus of building maintenance, trades or construction required; 3 years plus Management of Facilities strongly preferred.

Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.

Shriners Children’s values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In accordance with local and system policies, all SHC employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible for hire.