Supervisor-Facilities Maintenance & Operations (Full Time) Days

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a facilities leader to guide a functional area within the hospital campus maintenance program. The role involves managing maintenance staff, prioritizing initiatives, and ensuring safe, compliant operations across the campus, clinics, and leased properties.

The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, strong communication, and a data-driven approach to improve reliability and efficiency while staying aligned with Mercy Health standards and patient care priorities.

Qualifications

• 1-year trade school in electricity, HVAC, refrigeration, or building maintenance.
• 2 years in progressive building maintenance may substitute trade school.
• Valid driver's license; Tank Operator training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and management control for a functional area of the facility maintenance department.
• Oversee hospital campus, clinics, and leased properties within the Mercy Hospital Community.
• Ensure an exceptional Environment of Care and effective management of the functional area.
• Collaborate with related departments as required by Mercy Health.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Data-driven decisions

Education

1-year trade school in electricity/HVAC/refrigeration/building maintenance

2-year degree in HVAC/Industrial Electricity/Refrigeration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

This position provides leadership, direction, and management control for a functional area of the facility maintenance department assigned to a hospital campus. The assigned hospital campus will include clinics, and other off campus properties assigned to the main hospital campus. This position may also provide leadership for other support service departments such as HTM, Food Services, Environmental Services, Public Safety, Safety, and Emergency Management as required by Mercy Health. This role is responsible for ensuring effective management of the functional area supporting an exceptional Environment of Care for Mercy Health. Scope of responsibility includes hospital campus, clinics and other properties owned or leased within a specific Mercy Hospital Community.

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• 1-year trade school specializing in electricity, HVAC, refrigeration, or building maintenance. In lieu of trade school, experience as outlined below will be considered.

Experience

• In lieu of trade school specialization, 2 years' experience in a progressive building maintenance position will be considered.
• 1 year of leadership experience.

Licensure

• Valid Driver's License for all Mercy locations.
• Class A/B Tank Operator Training and Certification required for all Mercy locations. Must achieve certification within 90 days of employment.

Skills, Knowledge Abilities

Interpersonal and communication skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to be flexible and creative in developing solutions that deliver results. Must maintain a valid driver's license. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously and to adapt to rapidly changing schedules, priorities, and workflow. Must have sound judgment and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that deliver practical solutions. Ability to make programmatic changes and decisions derived from data and or regulatory research. Must be able to type and proficient with use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-year degree in HVAC, Industrial Electricity, or Refrigeration.

Experience

• Healthcare experience preferred. 5 years supervising facility maintenance staff.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.