Healthcare Maintenance Manager

Plans, directs and coordinates the Engineering & Maintenance department, to maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment for the Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH), and offsite Clinics. Administers training programs in safety and fire prevention. Procures or generates all utilities and maintains their distribution system. Provides a pleasant and comfortable physical environment for patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Manages the activities of the facilities department at the BTNRH and offsite Clinics and ensures that maintenance of the physical structure is in accordance with standards of The Joint Commission, State, Village Regulations and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Supervises compliance with engineering specifications.

• Serves as Hospital's representative to the Village Safety Committee. Arranges/coordinates departmental safety committee meetings and subsequent necessary documentation. Applies thorough knowledge of, adheres to, and administers safety practices involving hazardous chemicals, The Joint Commission requirements for plant, technology, and safety management and federal, state, and OSHA requirements for safety codes. Plans and administers training programs in security, infection control, fire prevention, and other employee safety procedures.

• Plans, develops and directs a preventive and corrective maintenance program to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operation of the entire physical plant and all related operation equipment within the Hospital and property owned by the Hospital.

• Responds to emergency calls for repairs. Instructs Hospital personnel on emergency maintenance procedures, such as waterline breaks and flooding and electrical shutdowns. Applies thorough knowledge of, adheres to, and administers safety practices involving hazardous chemicals, The Joint Commission requirements for Plant, Technology, and Safety Management, and Federal, State, and OSHA requirements for the Hospital Safety Codes.

• Solicits bids and reviews work done by outside contractors. Makes recommendations concerning retention of the contractor. Coordinates work with the Director of Facility Healthcare.

• Prepares departmental annual budgets to include personnel, equipment, materials, and supply needs for the Maintenance Department with the assistant from other Facility Support Managers or Supervisors.

• Oversees the Maintenance departmental personnel matters for the BTNRH and offsite Clinics. Oversees the hiring of new staff, evaluates work performance, corrective action, continuing education, and training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain a working relationship with local law enforcement agencies, and other BTNRH Security Supervisors.

• Ability to train staff on the process of ISLM documents, along with staff training and performing Fire Watch as required.

• Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles, particularly as it relates to construction and utility operations.

• Ability to apply knowledge of, and work to standards set by, all related safety, fire, the Joint Commission and CMS standards, NFPA Life Safety 101, OSHA, energy, and environmental laws and building codes.

• Ability to assess a malfunction and ascertain necessary personnel, materials, and finances to corrective measures.

• Ability to devise and implement numerous programs, productions, and projects.

• Ability to establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, hospital staff, and public.

• Ability to communicate with staff, contractors, and others.

• Ability to supervise, review and evaluate staff.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications of new construction, installation, and maintenance of equipment.

• Ability to make emergency decisions in respect to failure of hospital utilities or other related responsibilities.

• Ability to administer safety practices involving hazardous chemicals, The Joint Commission requirements, and federal, state, and OSHA requirements.

• Aptitude to manage data, processes and compliance

• Ability to administer Infection Control standards set forth by BTNRH policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of three years management experience required.

• Previous experience in a similar role in a hospital or related field required.

• Extensive knowledge of tools, equipment,