Facilities Supervisor - Plumbing/Facilities - Full-time - Day shift - Jeff. Hwy. - New Orleans

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This job supervises, hires, disciplines, terminates and institutes managerial decisions over hospital Facilities Management staff and mobile clinic maintenance repair staff. This job is responsible for overall maintenance and repair of building systems, central plant and fixed equipment within the utilities management program and for the preventive and corrective maintenance program. This job develops and maintains annual operations and capital budgets and manages minor construction and renovation projects.This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related field Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Work Experience Required - 5 maintenance experience Two years supervisory experience in a building construction, maintenance or repair work Mechanically inclined with knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating/ventilation/air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC-R) Preferred- Healthcare experience

Certifications Required- License or certification as required by scope of responsibility and/or government ordinance

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Job Duties

• Demonstrates effective and competent management, judgment and decision making skills.
• Ensures proper execution and documentation of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance.
• Maintains proper daily documentation for all work performed including, but not limited to; Preventive Maintenance Work Orders, Emergency Repair Work Orders, Routing Repair Work Orders and Quick Open/Close Sheets.
• Establishes a detailed construction schedule with projected start and completion dates after project is awarded to contractor prior to project begin date.
• Completes estimates for any/all departments as requested, to assist in the Capital Budget process and in the Unbudgeted Capital Process.
• Maintains communications with all affected departments, directors/managers as appropriate while conducting repairs on equipment/building infrastructure components.
• Schedules and implements preventive maintenance for all applicable equipment.
• Responsible for managing department operational budget.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10-20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.