Facilities Management Supervisor

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job supervises, hires, disciplines, terminates and institutes managerial decisions over hospital facilities management staff and mobile clinic maintenance repair staff. Supervises the overall maintenance and repair of building systems, central plant and fixed equipment within the utilities management program and the preventive and corrective maintenance program. Develops and maintains annual operations and capital budgets and manages minor construction and renovation projects.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
 

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred - Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, construction management or related field.

Work Experience

Required - 5 years of maintenance experience.
2 years of supervisory experience in building construction, maintenance or repair work.

Preferred- Healthcare experience

Certifications

Required - License or certification as required by scope of responsibility and/or government ordinance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Mechanically inclined with knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating/ventilation/air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC-R).

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Effective and competent management, judgment and decision making skills.

 
Job Duties

• Ensures proper execution and documentation of preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance.

• Maintains proper daily documentation for all work performed including but not limited to preventive maintenance work orders, emergency repair work orders, routing repair work orders and quick open/close sheets.

• Establishes a detailed construction schedule with projected start and completion dates after project is awarded to contractor prior to project begin date.

• Completes estimates for departments to assist in the capital budget process and in the unbudgeted capital process.

• Maintains communications with all affected departments and leaders as appropriate while conducting repairs on equipment/building infrastructure components. 

• Schedules and implements preventive maintenance for all applicable equipment.

• Manages department operational budget.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consider