Maintenance Supervisor

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. This position is responsible for the oversight and daily operations of the Facilities Maintenance department, ensuring a safe and functional physical environment for patients, employees, and visitors. The Director of Plant Operations maintains the facility grounds, inside and outside; completes routine plumbing, HVAC, and electrical maintenance and responds to building alarms and codes;

ensures timely completion of all facility work orders, maintains facility safety, and ensures that the facility meets all codes and regulations as required by the State of Alabama, The Joint Commission, and all other regulatory bodies.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website

High School diploma or equivalent required; some college or trade school preferred

A minimum of 3-5 years general maintenance experience required; knowledge of building trades – plumbing, electric, flooring, carpentry, etc.

Certifications in various trades preferable (plumbing, HVAC (basic and advanced), journey license, use of fire extinguisher, and first aid).

Must have certifications/permits required by the State of Alabama to perform job duties.

Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, and achieving objectives.

Recognized ability to lead and motivate staff.

Knowledge of hospital and/or health care as related to JCAHO and regulatory standards, and ability to communicate and educate staff on these issues is helpful.

Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assume responsibility, make appropriate decisions, and be discreet in business dealings.

Must be able to work independently with little supervision over daily tasks and be available for on-call.

Basic computer skill desirable.

• Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance personnel in the completion of their duties.
• Assist Director in interviewing, selection and evaluation of applicants.
• Assess training needs of the maintenance staff and coordinate and schedule appropriate safety and skills training.
• Estimate job requirements, including staffing, equipment, materials and supplies for designated work area.
• Monitor work activity levels to ensure proper staffing and other resources are properly allocated.
• Perform regular walk-throughs and checks to ensure the quality of the facility is being upheld.
• Assist Director to manage contractors in assigned work areas.
• Procure parts and services for area of responsibility.
• Oversee the safe operation and use of various types of mechanical and power driven equipment.
• Maintain functions and reliability of facility systems and equipment by implementing a preventive maintenance program; operating and testing systems and equipment; restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts.
• Inspect maintenance equipment throughout the Hospital to ensure that the maintenance objectives of the department are being fully realized.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints from the patients, staff, and other populations.
• Maintain safety and health standards to ensure compliance with TJC, local, state, and federal codes and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.

• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors in direct sunlight
• Ability to remain focused and alert
• Ability to write
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to read documentation and instructions
• Ability to hear mechanical faults
• Ability to detect potential or actual safety hazards
• Ability to stand up from floor without assistance
• Ability to stoop and bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Ability to reach above head level and work
• Ability to perform physical aspects of CPR
• Ability to lift or move approximately pounds
• Ability to climb a ladder and work from elevated heights