Maintenance Manager - Acute Care

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and directs the maintenance operations for our acute care facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Depending on the location, this role may also oversee Environmental Services (EVS), Linen, and Nutrition Services, coordinating efforts to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and service standards. This position involves managing a team of maintenance staff, coordinating repair and maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in facilities management, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep commitment to maintaining high standards of care in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include infrastructure and utility management, human resource management, space allocation, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight. Activities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Essentia Health mission and will contribute toward the overall organizational priorities and objectives. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with onsite administrator, clinical leadership, patients, co-workers, and others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in in Business, management, facilities management, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or technical discipline.
Candidate may possess an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
3 years in supervisory or management role, preferably in a healthcare setting
Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) within 2 years of hire date or when eligibility is met for testing
Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA 2.0) Certified required within 1 year of employment

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in Facilities management
Certified Hospital Constructor (CHC) Certification
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Physical Environment worker education
Education in energy management and sustainability practices

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the daily operations of maintenance staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans and schedules for acute care facilities
Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, Joint Commission, and local building codes
Oversee the maintenance and repair of all equipment, systems, and facilities to ensure optimal performance and safety
Coordinate maintenance projects, including contractor and vendor oversight
Develop and manage the maintenance budget, including forecasting and tracking expenses
Conduct regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and address any maintenance issues
Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution
Manage and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, asset management system, work orders, inspections, and repairs
Depending on site oversee Nutrition Services staff to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, menu planning, and delivery of high-quality meals
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of maintenance, EVS, and Nutrition Services
Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of equipment
Ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted in a manner that minimizes disruption to patient care and facility operations
Provide regular reports on maintenance, EVS, and Nutrition Services performance to senior management
Provides project review and support including Infection Control Risk Assessments, and Interim Life Safety measures tracking and monitoring
Actively participate in applicable healthcare engineering association
Depending on site either work in conjunction with EVS Director or supervise Environmental Services (EVS) staff to ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and waste management practices