Operations Manager Engineering

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an Operations Manager Engineering to oversee the daily operation of the Facilities Maintenance Department and ensure safe, effective building management.

The role requires 5–7 years in facilities operations with leadership experience; CHFM/CLSS-HC preferred. Onsite at Akron locations; high standards for NFPA, Joint Commission, CMS compliance and coordination with contractors.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required; a related degree is preferred.
• Certification: CHFM or CLSS-HC is preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience; 3–5 years supervising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operation of Facilities Maintenance to ensure safe, effective management.
• Forecasts and manages department budget to control expenditures.
• Directs maintenance crew, assigns tasks, and monitors performance.
• Ensures compliance with building codes, NFPA, life-safety, Joint Commission and CMS.
• Collaborates with Director of Facilities and external contractors on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare operations

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management (preferred)

CHFM or CLSS-HC (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

CMMS software

Job description

Full-time, 40 hours/week

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Onsite locations- Rocky River and South Euclid

Summary

The Operations Manager Engineering oversees the daily operation of the Facilities Maintenance Department and ensures that all facilities are managed and maintained in a safe and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• 1.Adds value as a key member of management; understands the business, financials, industry, customers and strategy.
• 2.Supervises employees, provides direction, coaches, trains, develops, and manages performance to company goals and expectations.
• 3.Works in coordination with the Director of Facilities in departmental oversight.
• 4.Prepares, manages, and adheres to department budget to maintain expenditure controls.
• 5.Oversees the daily operation of the Facilities Maintenance Department.
• 6.Assign all work to the Facilities Maintenance crew.
• 7.Provides direction when needed.
• 8.Communicates Engineering/Maintenance issues to internal hospital departments and external contacts.
• 9.Assists in the oversite and management of projects to be performed by Facilities Maintenance and Construction Staff and external contractors within individual hospital departments.
• 10.Assist contractors with Engineering issues using architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing blueprints and drawings.
• 11.Plans, schedules, and communicates to hospital departments any utility shutdowns due to construction activity [e.g. electric, plumbing, HVAC].
• 12.Supervises preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• 13.Follows and enforces building codes, NFPA, environmental, and life safety regulations.
• 14.Follows and enforces Joint Commission and CMS regulations.
• 15.Other duties as required.

Other information

Technical Expertise

• 1.Experience with building codes, NFPA, environmental, and life safety regulations is required.
• 2.Experience in Joint Commission and CMS regulatory bodies is required.
• 3.Experience in building maintenance is required.
• 4.Experience with electric, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration is required.
• 5.Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• 6.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 7.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint] or similar software is required. High level of proficiency with CMMS software is required.

Education and Experience

• 1.Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.
• 2.Certification: CHFM or CLSS-HC is preferred.
• 3.Years of relevant experience: 5 to 7 years is preferred.
• 4.Years of experience supervising: 3 to 5 years is preferred.

• Possesses a valid Statedriver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite