Facilities Manager Job at Advocate Health Care (Oak Lawn)

Job Description

Manages and oversees the planning, operation, repair, and maintenance of heating / cooling, power plant, electrical, emergency power, fire protection systems, plumbing, grounds and carpentry. Identifies and recommends changes and improvements in the physical plant to be consistent with appropriate codes and authorities to ensure safe operation.

Job Responsibility

Manages and oversees the planning, operation, repair, and maintenance of heating / cooling, power plant, electrical, emergency power, fire protection systems, plumbing, grounds and carpentry
Identifies and recommends changes and improvements in the physical plant to be consistent with appropriate codes and authorities to ensure safe operation
Ensures compliance in conjunction with Safety Officer, federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agency standards and guidelines for facilities operations
Coordinates construction, remodeling and renovation projects to include managing and communicating scheduled utility interruptions, and ensuring that contractual provisions and construction schedules are met, satisfy standards of Advocate Aurora Health and government regulations and codes
Ensures utility systems and equipment are adequate to support the health care services that are being provided and that utility system redundancy plans and emergency procedures are developed and implemented in event of failure
Manages Facilities Operations quality improvement through established performance indicators utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Generates reports from CMMS including labor productivity, work order response times and proactive verse reactive work order completion rates
Plans, develops, executes and monitors preventative maintenance programs throughout the facility. Directs programs to maintain building and equipment for optimum economic and performance benefits
Develops and updates policies, procedures, and practices to improve the operational effectiveness and safety of the department
Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale
Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent knowledge
Typically requires 5 years of experience in plant or facilities operations
Includes 1 year of supervisory experience in mechanical and electrical engineering, and / or HVAC
Advanced knowledge of applicable codes / regulations pertaining to assigned equipment and operations
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in electricity, plumbing, HVAC, steam fitting, soldering, carpentry, fabricating and groundskeeping
Intermediate computer skills
Excellent communication, organization, prioritization and time management skills
Knowledge of healthcare building construction
Strong desire to help people specifically with patient interactions
Ability to mentor other Team Members in their area of expertise
Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) certification issued by the American Hospital Association (AHA) obtained within 1 year, or Health Care Compliance (CHC) certification issued by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) obtained within 1 year

Nice to have

10 years of overall experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity, specifically within mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or HVAC
Experienced Facility Manager
Experience managing facilities at large Hospital (>500 beds)
Moderate to advance knowledge with Microsoft 365

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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