Engineering Manager

Covenant HealthCare

US:MI:SAGINAW

DAY SHIFT

FULL TIME BENEFITED

Summary:

The Facilities Services Manager/s Engineering is responsible for providing 24/7 physical plant high state of operational readiness, safe and comfortable environment for patients, patient's families, staff and other customers within and around facilities operated by Covenant Healthcare. Responsible for operating and Capital budgets, planning/assigning and scheduling of staff to achieve best utilization of resources.

The Facilities Services Manager/s Engineering demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

Provides direction, leadership, motivation and assures sound labor relations morale through leading by example, exhibiting the Mission, Vision, and Values of Covenant HealthCare. Continuously strives to fulfill the Leadership Expectations.

Strategic

Leadership

Character

Interpersonal Skills

Job Performance

Results

Employee Relations:

Responsible for employee management as it relates to job performance, evaluation, counseling, corrective, disciplinary and corrective action, interviewing, hiring and associated documentation.

Practices good labor relations through coaching, mentoring, motivating, and encouraging staff.

Sets expectations related to teamwork and building through example and practice.

Directs staff and others in ensuring routine

plant operations, repair, and preventative maintenance of equipment, systems, utilities and grounds.

Schedules and coordinates facilities work performed by in-house staff and outside contractors. Assures quality standards and applicable codes and standards are met.

Is accountable for the development, maintenance, and performance of Department/Facility Capital, Man-hour, and Operating Budgets.

Negotiates as required, manages, monitors performance, and ensures accountability for service contracts for equipment and systems for assigned facilities or at a corporate level.

Facilitates and collaborates with contractors on behalf of Department Managers and Facilities Engineer for minor projects and capital equipment installations. Provides construction support to the Facilities Engineer for minor and major projects as planned and scheduled.

Ensures compliance in all areas of position responsibility as it relates to but not limited to insurance underwriters, AHJ's, HFAP, EPA, DEQ, MDCIS, Office of Community Health and Fire Safety.

Acts as resource for guidance and support to Leadership concerning Facility Engineering and environmental issues.

Interacts and collaborates with Environmental Managers in all relative aspects Facilities Management.

Embraces the Customer Services concept through the Corporate Vision of "A Promise of Caring and A Commitment to Service."

Integrates customer service into department operations and direct activities to achieve identified targets. Initiates, develops, and participates in customer service activities at the department and corporate level.

Works individually or collaboratively with others in ensuring required compliance documentation and methods thereof are developed and maintained.

Interacts with and guides regulatory agency representatives through Covenant HealthCare facilities as required.

Works individually and collaboratively with others in quality improvement using Focus PDCA, Six Sigma, Quality Council, and other methods. Provides documentation to support such efforts within Facilities Services.

Other information:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or appropriate field from an accredited university. Consideration will be given to candidate/s without a degree but with commensurate experience. Requiring a commitment to obtain education requirements within a specified time frame.

Must have three-five years experience in Facilities Management/Engineering Maintenance Management in a leadership role.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Clear and proven understanding of healthcare facilities operations, systems, and related equipment.

Management and application of general and preventative maintenance principles, programs or Computerized Preventative Maintenance systems.

Applicable standards, codes, and requirements for healthcare.

A balance of technology and leadership (people) skills.

organizing and planning

verbal and written communication

time management

interpersonal

patience and empathy

proficient computer skills (Windows/Excel and Power Point)

Excellent people skills and the ability to motivate and lead staff through an ever-changing healthcare environment is a must.

communicate at all levels of the organization

prioritization/multitasking

teambuilding and collaboration

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Constant standing,

Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.

Frequent walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, feeling.

Frequent talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision.

Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.

Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching

Occasional squatting, twisting, depth perception.

Occasional visual accommodation, color vision, field of vision.

NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.

It has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant's premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.