Maintenance Foreman

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

 

Supervise and participate in the maintenance and repair of Hospital and Medical Center buildings, systems, and related equipment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Essential duities and responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

 

• Supervise and participate in maintenance and repair activities within assigned areas of the Hospital and Medical Center; may be responsible for multiple trades, such as electrical, electronics, communications, plumbing, carpentry, or general maintenance.
• Plan and schedule work for the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space, equipment and supplies for adequate performance of duties.
• Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance program within assigned area of responsibility.
• Conduct periodic inspections of buildings and facilities to determine repair needs; establish and maintain liaison with customers within assigned areas regarding maintenance requirements to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Inspect completed work to ensue compliance with applicable federal, state and local codes; direct and follow-up any required rework or modifications.
• Ensure that employees are properly trained to perform duties; ensure a safe work environment; ensure compliance with Medical Center and JCAHO safety regulations.
• Advise management of general condition of facilities and equipment and any unusual problems or concerns that may arise; make recommendations for improvements or upgrades of facilities for budget planning.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of maintenance and repair records to ensue compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Supervise various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, promotions, performance evaluations, scheduling, and training.
• Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, trends and appropriate recommendations.

 

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS

 

Valid N.C. driver’s license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy required; license or certification in a related trade will be required if assignment is to a specific discipline where license is available, such as electrical or plumbing.

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, with employees, management and customers.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in routine and emergency situations.
• Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment.
• Ability to complete daily records, logs, time sheets, and required reports.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk.

 

• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and antis and stoop, kne