Facilities Management: Supervisor

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Facilities Management Supervisor oversees hospital facilities management staff and mobile clinic maintenance and repair staff, including hiring, discipline, termination, and other managerial decisions. The role supervises maintenance and repair of building systems, the central plant, and fixed equipment under the utilities management, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance programs. The supervisor develops and maintains annual operating and capital budgets and manages minor construction and renovation projects.

The position ensures maintenance work is performed and documented properly, coordinates preventive maintenance, prepares estimates and construction schedules, and communicates with affected departments and leaders during repairs. The role also monitors applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance. This description summarizes the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of maintenance experience.
• License or certification as required by the scope of responsibility and/or government ordinance, or obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC-R.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Effective management, judgment, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, construction management, or a related field.
• Two years of supervisory experience in building construction, maintenance, or repair work.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, hires, disciplines, terminates, and makes managerial decisions regarding facilities management and mobile clinic maintenance and repair staff.
• Oversees maintenance and repair of building systems, the central plant, and fixed equipment within utilities management and preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensures proper execution and documentation of preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintains daily documentation for work performed, including preventive maintenance, emergency repair, routing repair work orders, and quick open/close sheets.
• Establishes a detailed construction schedule, including projected start and completion dates, after a project is awarded and before it begins.
• Completes estimates for departments to support capital and unbudgeted capital budget processes.
• Maintains communication with affected departments and leaders while repairs are being conducted on equipment and building infrastructure.
• Schedules and implements preventive maintenance for applicable equipment.
• Develops and maintains annual operations and capital budgets and manages the department operational budget.
• Manages minor construction and renovation projects.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance.
• Reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

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