Director of Facilities Management

Ascension • Milwaukee, WI

5d

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Management oversees staffing, performance evaluation, and training, and assists with capacity planning for staff and contract labor. The role ensures facilities are maintained, secured, renovated, and constructed in accordance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, plans, and initiatives. It works directly with vendors and purchasing staff to request proposals for repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements. The Director assists with departmental capital, operating, and construction budgets and ensures compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements. The role also ensures the safe, reliable, and continuous availability of supplies, materials, utilities, and specialty systems. Duties may be performed at a participant's home or place of residence. The Director reads and interprets blueprints and other drawings and provides guidance to associates as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience; OR an associate's degree or technical degree with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience; OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience.
• No required licensure, certification, or registration.

Nice To Haves

• Certification specializing in Healthcare Facilities, credentialed by the National Fire Protection Association.
• Certification specializing in Heating, Piping & Cooling.
• Driver's license.
• Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing, performance evaluation, and training activities.
• Assist with capacity planning for staff and contract labor.
• Ensure facilities are maintained, secured, renovated, and constructed according to departmental and organizational policies, procedures, plans, and initiatives.
• Work with vendors and purchasing staff to request proposals for repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements.
• Assist with the development of and compliance with departmental capital, operating, and construction budgets.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements.
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and continuous availability of required supplies, materials, utilities, and specialty systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and other drawings and provide guidance to associates as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED