Facilities Manager

JLL•Versailles, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Hospital Facilities Manager at JLL, you will establish, operate, and maintain a comprehensive facility management program that allows healthcare organizations to manage and oversee operations and maintenance of critical building systems. This role requires you to supervise and direct maintenance staff while monitoring performance of their assigned responsibilities in a hospital environment where facility operations directly impact patient care and safety. You'll manage departmental service requests ensuring work is accomplished efficiently, neatly, and with minimum disruption while maintaining compliance with Joint Commission Environment of Care standards, regulatory surveys, and other healthcare-specific audits that reflect JLL's commitment to operational excellence and critical healthcare facility management.

Requirements

College degree in related engineering field, formal apprenticeship program, or technical trade school
Minimum 3 years of hospital facility management, plant operations, engineering, or maintenance supervision experience
Managerial experience required with proven budget and personnel responsibilities
Extensive knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care standards and regulations
Special knowledge and skills in HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems
Computer proficiency with MS Office and Outlook email for comprehensive documentation and communication
Ability to travel to multiple sites for inspections, vendor meetings, and emergency response
Capability to work in hospital environment with exposure to medical equipment and patient care areas
Flexibility to respond to emergency calls during off hours including weekends

Nice To Haves

CHFM Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification
CPMM Certified Plant Maintenance Manager certification
CFM Certified Facility Manager certification
Other relevant healthcare facility management certifications
Experience with healthcare regulatory compliance and survey preparation

Responsibilities

Staff Management and Operations Leadership:
Supervise and direct maintenance staff while monitoring performance of their assigned responsibilities in critical healthcare environment
Perform and direct performance of all maintenance departmental service requests ensuring efficient, neat work with minimum disruption
Manage departmental staff including selection, scheduling, and job assignments while providing counseling, appraisals, and recognition
Recommend salary, promotional, disciplinary, termination, and other personnel actions for comprehensive team management
Matrix manage both technical and administrative staff with proven experience in matrix management organization
Equipment and Systems Management:
Check malfunctioning equipment and ascertain corrective action required to restore satisfactory operating condition
Work with client to schedule equipment to be taken offline for preventative maintenance while minimizing impact on patient care
Monitor operation of electrical and mechanical equipment supporting facility's critical operations
Analyze operation of various site infrastructure systems and determine root cause of problems and malfunctions
Take corrective action as required while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements
Training and Professional Development:
Provide training and support while aiming to expand capabilities of operations staff
Give hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures specific to healthcare environments
Demonstrate proper use and care of tools while instilling high level of professionalism and client service
Direct performance of contracted maintenance while ensuring adherence to healthcare facility standards
Compliance and Regulatory Management:
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory surveys, Joint Commission, and other client-based audits for assigned facilities
Ensure extensive knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care standards and regulations is applied consistently
Comply with policy and audit standards for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials
Maintain comprehensive documentation for regulatory compliance and audit preparedness
Financial Management and Budget Oversight:
Plan and forecast budget for operation and maintenance while recommending and estimating facility repairs and improvements
Develop monthly/quarterly variance reporting on all operating budgets for each property on timely basis
Assist with development and implementation of annual management plan for buildings within assigned area
Supervise vendor performance during normal and off hours including weekends when necessary
Energy Management and Sustainability:
Implement programs to reduce energy and water consumption by 2% at each hospital while tracking performance
Monitor and optimize building systems for energy efficiency without compromising patient care requirements
Support sustainability initiatives while maintaining critical healthcare facility operations
Site Management and Client Relations:
Complete annual onsite inspections once per year for approximately 65-80 sites managed under portfolio requiring manager to drive to each site
Meet vendors to review projects or verify work on work orders completed requiring travel to specific locations
Meet with Client on their requests and respond to emergency calls requiring travel to specific sites
Maintain strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including report writing ability