Supervisor Repair Maintenance

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Facility Operations Supervisor to oversee repair and maintenance operations ensuring continuous services. The role requires strong leadership in repairing mechanical equipment and includes developing maintenance plans, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and at least six years of relevant experience including supervisory skills. A Texas Class C Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• Must have six years of experience with repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Must demonstrate supervisory experience.
• Prefer experience in a complex healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and ensure 24-hour operations.
• Develop and update preventive maintenance plan.
• Conduct routine inspections for equipment upkeep.
• Requisition and distribute materials for maintenance work.

Skills

Insurable and access to an automobile

Interpret and communicate technical manuals

Read and interpret construction drawings

Basic computer skills

Effective oral and written communication

Effective organizational and time-management

Effective problem-solving skills

Demonstrate effective supervisory skills

Physical ability to lift heavy loads

Prepare estimates for work required

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Texas Class C Driver's License

Job description

Primary Purpose

Supervises the repair and maintenance of all aspects of facility operations. Responsible for installation and repair of hospital required components other than biomedical and technical equipment, ensuring 24-hour continuous operations for Parkland.

Location: Parkland: LL BLK 400

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• Must have six (6) years of experience working with the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment, to include supervisory experience.

Equivalent Education And/or Experience

• May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for the experience requirements.
• Prefer experience in a complex healthcare facility.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have a Texas Class C Driver's License.

Required Tests For Placement

• None.

Skills Or Special Abilities

• Must be insurable and have access to an automobile.
• Must be able to interpret and communicate technical manuals related to maintenance to hospital staff members.
• Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications for installation and equipment maintenance.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective supervisory skills and techniques.
• Must be physically able to lift heavy loads, walk, and stand for extended periods, climb ladders, and crawl into confined spaces.
• Must be able to prepare estimates for work required.

Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees, making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
• Supervises the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment (rolling stock, and general hospital required equipment), other than biomedical equipment, ensuring around the clock operations to provide continuous patient services. Monitors maintenance program and updates as needed. Performs routine inspections of work in progress to ensure proper and timely completion. Utilizes available resources to ensure prompt and efficient services to Parkland.
• Develops and updates preventive maintenance plan ensuring implementation and carry‑through of program. Conducts routine inspections (including elevators, escalators, and automatic doors), checking for needed repairs and avoiding downtime. Maintains records of equipment that are reaching the end of their useful life for budget planning purposes. Demonstrates logical and systematic planning of outages to minimize downtime, risk, and inconvenience to Parkland.
• Requisitions and distributes supplies, equipment, and replacement parts for repairs and maintenance work orders for work to be completed as needed.
• Assists with developing, implementing, monitoring, and revising annual goals and objectives for the repair & maintenance area, that support the missions and objectives of Parkland.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with management, vendors, and other hospital employees, in order to ensure effective departmental operations.
• Monitors annual budgets to ensure the repair and maintenance area has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.