Facilities Manager

FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTER OF KALAMAZOO•Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

The Facilities Manager provides leadership to the Facilities Team and is responsible for strategy, staff management, stakeholder and business relationships, financial management, and project management. The role ensures successful operation of Family Health Center’s buildings and grounds, including maintenance and oversight of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, security, lighting, fire safety, and irrigation systems. The position manages facilities staff and contractors, the annual operating budget, maintenance and refurbishment projects, building access, compliance, preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and outside vendors. It also promotes safety and security for staff and patients and supports the organization’s mission to provide accessible, quality, patient-centered healthcare. Work may involve moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, high or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, extreme outdoor temperatures, electrical-shock risks, and vibration. The role regularly requires standing and using hands; frequently requires walking; and may require reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Larger, bulky items may require assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Five or more years of related experience and/or training at the supervisory level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in construction project management, from initial planning and design through renovation of existing facilities and structures.
Must hold licenses required by state and local agencies.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing and using hands; frequently walking; occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds; and handling larger bulky items with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Master plumber qualification or thorough understanding of plumbing is desirable.
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems.
Training as a Master Electrician or State Certified Journeyman.
Facilities Management or Environmental Management Certification is preferred and encouraged.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and mentor direct reports to support performance and development.
Hold monthly team meetings, prepare agendas, arrange team lunches, encourage staff participation, and solicit feedback.
Keep team job descriptions current and use the performance-management system to set goals and conduct regular performance reviews.
Ensure facilities staff and independent contractors comply with health and safety obligations.
Manage the annual facilities operating budget and comply with financial delegations.
Manage minor building projects and their budgets, provide early notice of potential overruns, and manage project risks.
Manage facilities maintenance and refurbishment projects.
Ensure building compliance requirements are met and kept up to date.
Manage access to facilities.
Ensure preventive maintenance is performed on weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual schedules to reduce wear and system breakdowns.
Assess system breakdowns and determine required repairs.
Complete in-house repairs when possible.
Conduct frequent inspections to verify cleaning standards, maintenance repairs, and proper equipment function.
Schedule and meet outside vendors as needed, review system failures, request estimates, authorize repairs, and oversee the work.
Promote safety precautions and security measures to protect staff and patients.
Adhere to data security guidelines, including appropriate use of EMR systems and IT resources.