Facilities Manager

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Facilities Manager will provide effective leadership to the Facilities Team by taking responsibility for strategy, staff management, key stakeholder and business relationships, financial and project management. The Facilities Manager is responsible for assuring successful operation and function of FHC’s building and grounds. The position is responsible for completing and / or overseeing maintenance of all systems such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC (heating ventilation air conditioning), security, lighting, fire safety, and irrigation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsibility for the management of direct reports including coaching and mentoring of staff so they continually improve performance and achieve their potential.
• Ensure that all members of the facilities team have up-to-date job descriptions and that effective use is made of the performance management system including setting of goals and objectives and carrying out regular performance reviews.
• Ensure that all health and safety obligations are complied with by facilities staff and independent contractors.
• Responsibility for financial management of the facilities annual operating budget including compliance with financial delegations.
• Manage major and minor building projects including management of budgets so that projects are delivered within budget and provide management with early warning of any potential budget overruns so that risk can be managed and mitigated.
• Management of facilities maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Ensure all building compliance requirements are met and are up to date.
• Management of access to all facilities.
• Management of security at all facilities.
• Responsibility for facilities contracts, including but not limited to landscaping and cleaning contracts.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis to reduce wear and tear or breakdown of systems.
• Assessing system breakdowns and determining the kind of repairs that are required.
• Completing in-house repairs when possible
• Scheduling outside vendors, when necessary, to meet on site, review system failures, request estimates, authorize and oversee repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES :

Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university preferred with five plus years of related experience and / or training at the supervisory level, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Must have experience in Construction Project Management from initial plan and design to renovation of existing facilities and structures.

Must be licensed as required by state and local agencies. Master plumber or a thorough understanding of plumbing is desirable, in addition to a strong knowledge of HVAC systems, and training as a Master Electrician or State Certified Journeyman. Facilities Management or Environmental Management Certification preferred and encouraged.