Maintenance Manager - Acute Care

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2007900 MAINTENANCE - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

Leads and directs the maintenance operations for our acute care facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors.. This position involves managing a team of maintenance staff, coordinating repair and maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in facilities management, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep commitment to maintaining high standards of care in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include infrastructure and utility management, human resource management, space allocation, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight. Activities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Essentia Health mission and will contribute toward the overall organizational priorities and objectives. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with onsite administrator, clinical leadership, patients, co-workers, and others.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of maintenance staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans and schedules for acute care facilities
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, Joint Commission, and local building codes
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of all equipment, systems, and facilities to ensure optimal performance and safety
• Coordinate maintenance projects, including contractor and vendor oversight
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, including forecasting and tracking expenses
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and address any maintenance issues
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution
• Manage and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, asset management system, work orders, inspections, and repairs
• Depending on site oversee Nutrition Services staff to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, menu planning, and delivery of high-quality meals
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of maintenance, EVS, and Nutrition Services
• Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of equipment
• Ensure that all maintenance activities are conducted in a manner that minimizes disruption to patient care and facility operations
• Provide regular reports on maintenance, EVS, and Nutrition Services performance to senior management
• Provides project review and support including Infection Control Risk Assessments, and Interim Life Safety measures tracking and monitoring
• Actively participate in applicable healthcare engineering association
• Depending on site either work in conjunction with EVS Director or supervise Environmental Services (EVS) staff to ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and waste management practices.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in in Business, management, facilities management, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or technical discipline. Candidate may possess an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years in supervisory or management role, preferably in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred 5 years of experience in Facilities management
• Certified Hospital Constructor (CHC) Certification
• The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Physical Environment worker education
• Education in energy management and sustainability practices

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) within 2 years of hire date or when eligibility is met for testing
• Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA 2.0) Certified required within 1 year of employment

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

8:00 AM

Shift End Time:

5:00 PM

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

Yes

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$81,889.60 - $122,844.80

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.