Maintenance Manager

Lexington Medical Center

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and assists the activities of the maintenance staff to provide effective upkeep of equipment and facilities in accordance to policies, procedures, standards, and practices set by the hospital, the Engineering Department, DHEC, JCAHO, and other local community and governmental agencies. Responsible for the Physical Plant Facility and its related equipment within the hospital, urgent care centers, and all hospital owned physician practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Trade or vocational school education (2 years) in a discipline such as: plumbing, electricity, HVAC, or carpentry.
• 5 Years of work experience in a recognized craft with working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (3 years of which should have been a supervisory capacity of where leadership qualities have been demonstrated)
• Ability to write and interpret technical plans and reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and professional personnel
• Working skills in computer management systems
• Experience in plumbing, HVAC, electricity, and physical plant operations
• Extensive training and experience in hospital maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Education can be substituted for 7 years of experience in a recognized craft.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan work order and projects requirements and assign to appropriate personnel within the section. This includes responsibility for, but is not limited to, scheduling of work to maximum extent possible, pre-ordering of material, staging of material and execution requirements.
• Evaluate section equipment requirements.
• Evaluate and schedule/obtain training as required to maintain/upgrade craftsman skill levels. Providing in-service training where applicable.
• Give technical assistance to craftsmen on a daily basis
• Develops, evaluates, and supervises departmental policies and procedures, standards of work performance for the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, buildings and building systems including boilers and other equipment that provide heat, cooling, steam, hot water, electricity, sanitation, and medical gases.
• Implements and directs a preventative maintenance program to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operation of the entire physical plant and all related utilities and operating equipment. Maintains documentation of all maintenance, repairs, and testing.
• Coordinates the repair, replacements, and additions of equipment as necessary.
• Responsible for the selection and coordination of the physical plant service contracts.
• To be responsible for all mechanical and electrical functions.
• Make self-available on beeper for help with “on call” duties and assignments.
• Responsible for ensuring that the engineering shop is maintained in clean and safe order.
• Provide the hospital and its affiliates with an energy efficient operation without the loss of comfort.
• Review and help plan future energy usage systems in new facilities and renovations.
• Assists in development of annual operating budget; monitors budget after adoption to maintain facility within projected budget constraints.
• Position requires continuous availability for coordination in engineering emergencies.
• Instruct and monitor personnel in the section concerning safe working practices and the wearing of appropriate safety gear.
• Supervises assigned staff to include staffing, scheduling, interviewing and hiring, evaluating work performance, counseling, disciplining, and terminating.
• Ensures departmental policies are followed.
• Periodically inspects buildings and utility systems to determine need for alterations, improvements, repairs, and to check energy performances.
• To continue to improve the department and the systems that it operates by evaluation.
• Evaluate initiated energy control programs and implement periodic checks to maintain integrity of systems.
• To ensure that Service Excellence and CQI is a part of the section’s everyday function.
• Ensure that maintenance records are maintained as required by The Joint Commission.
• Coordinates cross training with Construction/Grounds Manager.
• To perform duties of Director of Engineering in his absence.
• Works closely with PM’s, equipment, systems, and programs to ensure work is completed on a daily basis.
• To ensure equipment is maintained to meet safety standards and reliability.
• Continue education on Maintenance Engineering, Management and other job related skills to keep informed of and implement new technologies.
• Assist in development of capital budget; obtaining bids, coordinating and scheduling purchases of capital items.
• Responsible for storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals. Including manifestation of records and documentation for OSHA, CAP, EPA, DHEC, AND Joint Commission.
• Responsible for record keeping and permitting of utility installations for EPA, DHEC, and Joint Commission (includes: Air Emissions, Fuel Usage, Generator Usage, and maintenance of Elevators and Fire Extinguishing Systems).
• Maintenance of an optimistic, professional, career oriented demeanor (positive role model) as leader with your area. Exemplifies excellent customer relations towards patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. Holds themselves and subordinates for conformity to Service Excellence Policy and “House Rules”.
• Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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