Supervisor Facilities Technician - Engineering Administration

Maintenance Supervisor Facilities Technician - Engineering Administration

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 associates. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.

Job Summary: Supervises the facilities department while supporting a variety of functions in the department. This role is responsible for leading and developing staff and managing the facility efficiently and effectively. When necessary, this role also provides hands on assistance or training to facilitate the completion of required maintenance tasks. Ensures efficient daily operations of the maintenance department, hospital and ambulatory departments' compliance of regulatory standards and requirements which includes environment of care and life safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and provides direction to maintenance staff along with monitoring of the work order system. Ensure work is completed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the customer
• Responsible for monthly inspections and preventative maintenance of offsite facilities scheduled by the Facility Manager to meet all local, state, and federal regulations. Coordinates with offsite program leadership to coordinate monthly environment of care rounds.
• Collaborates with the Facility Manager in identifying and addressing maintenance and safety issues for the location. Monitor supply usage and completed repairs to maintain adequate inventory of building and maintenance materials. Conduct weekly inspections to ensure buildings and grounds are properly maintained for clients, staff, visitors, and regulatory agencies
• Appropriately documents rounding, testing, drills, etc.
• Assist with the scheduling of outside contractors and ensure quality control of same in the absence of the Facility Manager
• Manage emergency preparedness protocols to maintain safe conditions during adverse weather, including coordinating timely snow and ice removal
• Assist with responsibilities for emergencies and after-hours coverage
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Five years of general maintenance, carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical experience required
• Five years of experience in building/property maintenance preferred
• Two years of experience in a supervisory position preferred
• Two years of experience in a similar healthcare environment preferred
• One year prior experience in a union setting preferred
• Understanding and knowledge of general maintenance, HVAC, basic electrical, landscaping, plumbing, and general carpentry. Requires hands-on experience in one of the above-mentioned trades
• Must have a general knowledge of the environment of care and life safety requirements for hospitals and behavioral health facilities
• Must be able to work well with others, manage a small crew, take direction and follow through on assigned tasks
• Must have general computer skills to create and assign work orders and run automated HVAC software

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.