Regional Manager, Properties & Fleet

LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTER•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Regional Manager, Properties & Fleet works with the department Director on projects involving the design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, buildings, and facilities. The role supports the development of the company’s facilities and preventive maintenance programs, completes preventive maintenance tasks on time, and keeps records of repairs by site. The manager inspects facilities, reports major repair and maintenance needs to the department Director, and independently performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs. The position oversees the company fleet, including vehicle purchasing or leasing, service and maintenance, vendor bids and contracts, vehicle records, inspections, registrations, warranty services, and usage audits. Fleet management software is used to organize schedules and requests and monitor vehicle location and usage. The manager supervises team members and contracted vendors, manages personnel activities and staffing, oversees training, and monitors employee performance against KPIs and competencies. When necessary, the manager performs facility maintenance, including painting, basic door and drywall repairs, routine plumbing repairs, and checking that ice-maker and HVAC preventive maintenance is completed and filters are changed according to company standards. The role requires travel, including overnight travel, to multiple facilities, and may require any shift, long hours, and on-call availability. The position models LifeShare’s mission and values, promotes cooperation and communication, supports customer expectations and quality practices, and completes other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Specialized vocational or technical training.
At least 5 years of experience in multi-facility property management.
Practical knowledge of construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems.
Ability to read architectural plans and blueprints and follow detailed instructions and diagrams for maintenance, repair, installation, or replacement of equipment and furnishings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn and use other software programs and applications.
Dependability, punctuality, and effective communication skills.
A positive and professional approach toward customers and staff.
Ability to lift equipment, boxes, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to perform duties involving lifting, standing, or bending for long periods.
Ability to work any shift, long hours, and be on call when needed.
Ability to travel, including overnight, to multiple facilities.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by the company’s commercial auto insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare environment is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Work with the department Director on facility design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects.
Support facilities and preventive maintenance programs, complete preventive maintenance tasks on time, and maintain repair records by site.
Monitor vendors to ensure contracted services are satisfactory and within budget.
Inspect centers and report major repair or maintenance needs to the department Director; independently perform preventive maintenance and repairs.
Obtain vehicle specifications and vendor estimates or bids, and submit orders for approved vehicle purchases or leases.
Supervise service and maintenance of company vehicles; obtain bids and negotiate vendor contracts for outside services and repairs.
Direct and supervise contracted vendors, maintain vendor relationships, and develop new vendors as needed.
Maintain vehicle service and maintenance records, including annual inspections, registrations, warranty services, and usage audits.
Use fleet management software to manage schedules and requests and monitor vehicle locations and usage.
Supervise team members and manage interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, discipline, and performance reviews.
Ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling; approve timesheets and monitor work schedules and overtime.
Train and oversee fleet team members and coordinate training as needed.
Assess employee performance against KPIs and competencies, address performance gaps, and issue corrective action when needed.
Perform facility maintenance as necessary, including painting, door hardware repairs, general drywall repairs, and routine plumbing repairs.
Check that ice-maker and HVAC preventive maintenance has occurred and filters have been changed according to company standards.
Model LifeShare’s mission and values and promote teamwork, communication, customer service, and quality practices.
Complete other related projects and duties as assigned.