Building Maintenance Superintendent

Jackson Health System

Jackson Memorial Hospital
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida 33136
Shift details:
Full-Time, Days

Building Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the coordination and direction of all personnel, materials, and equipment activities related to building maintenance. Responsible for coordinating contractual services, responding to customer/tenant needs and resolving operational problems. Supervises both Jackson Health System employees, and contract employees engaged in various aspects of building operation and maintenance of the Jackson Health System's buildings.

• Plans and directs subordinates and often personally supervises varied maintenance and construction within the properties assigned, including functions of carpentry, electrical repairs, boilers and pressure systems, refrigeration and air conditioning, painting and general mechanical repair.
• Reviews recommendations of subordinate personnel and determines course of action; evaluates practices for achievement of established maintenance and repairs objectives.
• Supervises various contract services for equipment and building maintenance; evaluates caliber of services and adherence to contract specifications.
• Interacts with leadership and management regarding equipment installation, modifications and related matters.
• Advises the relevant party/s and contractors of faulty workmanship or materials during construction or subsequent warranty periods.
• Inspects and approves supplies, selects equipment for purchase and recommends equipment modifications.
• Estimates time, labor and materials required, maintains records, prepares and submits reports.
• Develops comprehensive preventive program, recommends building repairs and improvements.
• Plans, lays out and assigns to respective foremen and craftsmen, maintenance and construction projects.
• Supervises some contract services for equipment and building maintenance; evaluates caliber of services and adherence to contract specifications.
• Responds to a variety of customer/tenant requests pertaining to maintenance and related services.
• Supervises a large preventive maintenance program, schedules monthly inspections.
• Plans, lays out and assigns maintenance and construction projects.
• Monitors equipment installation, modifications and related matters.
• Maintains individual equipment repair and service records to access and improve services provided.
• Ensures development and implementation of hospital-wide and unit specifics safety and infection control standards.
• Provides leadership through planning, organizing, coordinating, continually monitoring and evaluating the quality of services provided.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 7 to 10 years of related experience. Management experience is required.

Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment.

Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast-paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment.

May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional…