Maintenance Foreman

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

7h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Facility Supervisor, the Maintenance Foreman is responsible for scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs, ensuring the facilities are kept in optimal working condition, aligning with compliance and safety regulations. The Maintenance Foreman will also assist in inspecting facilities and equipment, ordering materials, and will act as a liaison between the maintenance crew and the Facility Management Organization (FMO).

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Associate degree or two years of Vocational Technical training in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Within one (1) year of hire /transfer, successfully completes The American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), NFPA-99, “Healthcare Facilities Code”, Certificate of Attendance.
• Annually achieves Continued Education Credits (CECs) until (ASHE), NFPA-101-2012, “Life Safety Code”, Certificate of Attendance is completed. Completion of this course will be monitored by the Facilities department.
• Continued education in regulatory code and compliance associated with hospital Life Safety. Completion of these annual continuing educational requirements will be monitored by the Facilities department.
• Five years full time experience with utilities and asset maintenance in large public setting – healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Ability to address potential issues before they escalate.
• Strong ability to organize, inspire, schedule and oversee multiple task and priorities effectively.
• In depth knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance and repair.
• Ability to address on-site challenges and make decisions as they arise.
• Clear and concise communication for both written reports and verbal interactions with staff and management.
• Through understanding of occupational hazards and precautions associated with maintenance work
• Ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) program and work with software applications (BAS, Office Suite, Outlook, etc.), for scheduling, tracking, and meticulous reporting.
• Ability to trouble shoot equipment problems and determine root cause of failures.
• Exhibits good cooperation with management, such as a positive response to applicable improvement issues found in performance reviews or elsewhere; a positive response to instructions or work assignments; a positive approach to improving skills, communications, and productivity
• Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding and to work overhead and in cramped quarters
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other persons within department and with employees from other departments
• Ability to manage priorities and work efforts across shifts and with contractors
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to continuous improvement objectives
• Ability to recognize patient and staff surroundings and work in a clean, quiet and respectful manner

Responsibilities

• Scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs
• Ensuring the facilities are kept in optimal working condition, aligning with compliance and safety regulations
• Assisting in inspecting facilities and equipment
• Ordering materials
• Acting as a liaison between the maintenance crew and the Facility Management Organization (FMO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees