Work In Tech

Reporting to the Director, Facilities Management & Development, the Facilities Operations & Maintenance Manager provides leadership, management skills, and technical knowledge to support functional, safe and reliable healthcare facilities that promote the well being of patients and staff throughout Brightshores Health System. The incumbent will work within a team environment to develop and maintain plant and utility operations, 24 hour Emergency on-call repair service, customer on-line work request system, planned maintenance program, service contract administration, technical training, safety programs, grounds, heliport, energy management and parking support.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or College diploma in Building Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Power Engineering, or approved equivalent education and experience.
• 5 years Plant Operation and Maintenance experience plus 2 years supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex hospital building systems, codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage in-house trades staff and external contractors, consultants, inspectors and suppliers, in providing service in a challenging acute care hospital environment.
• Excellent computer skills in the following applications: MS Office, Computerized Maintenance Management System, and Building Automation System.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, staff development and team leadership skills.
• Effective trouble shooting, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
• A strong customer service orientation.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education.
• Ability and willingness to ensure patient safety e.g. “following routine practices and practicing diligent hand washing, reporting adverse events”.
• Available for regular assignment of Administration on-call responsibilities as required.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes