Facilities Management: Supervisor

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

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 operational and capital budgets and manages minor construction and renovation projects. The position ensures work is documented, preventive maintenance is scheduled and completed, and affected departments and leaders are kept informed during repairs. It also supports capital budgeting with estimates, establishes construction schedules for awarded projects, manages the department’s operational budget, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The description notes that duties may change and that reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of maintenance experience.
License or certification required by the scope of responsibility and/or government ordinance, or ability to obtain it 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 people at varying levels 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.
At least 2 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.
Supervises maintenance and repair of building systems, the central plant, and fixed equipment within utilities management, preventive maintenance, 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 detailed construction schedules, 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.
Communicates with affected departments and leaders while repairs are conducted on equipment and building infrastructure.
Schedules and implements preventive maintenance for applicable equipment.
Develops and maintains annual operational and capital budgets and manages the department operational budget.
Manages minor construction and renovation projects.
Performs other related duties as required.
Keeps current on applicable federal, state, and local 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.