Manager - Facility Services

Location:

Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for providing efficient and effective guidance and supervision of all staff in the Facility Services Department. This Manager will coordinate functions, activities, schedules, solve procedural problems and be required to make independent decisions concerning emergency situations. Facility Services Manager Will be responsible for the Physical Plant Operations of these off campus facilities, electrical, and mechanical services, physical structure, pneumatic tube systems, boilers, HVAC, generators, fuel and utility distribution. All activities will be in accordance with State and Federal regulations, facility policies and procedures.

What you will do

• Coordinates and conducts staff on-the-job training / orientation for Facility Services staff along with other Facility Services Managers.
• Performs the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Quality Assurance Department, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the law.
• Communicates with the staff frequently and reports feedback in a timely fashion to the Facility Service Director.
• Assumes routine daily management responsibilities in the absence of leadership.
• Participates in staff assignments as needed to maintain efficiency within the Facility Services Department.
• Coordinates the scheduling process and maintains appropriate staffing levels to maximize department efficiency.
• Assists the leadership in the implementation and planning and development of the annual department budget (i.e. capital equipment needs).
• Maintains clinical competence in order to serve as a resource to the staff. This may include but is not limited to: performing a broad variety of general housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed; maintaining daily log of activities; responding to emergency codes and security requests.
• Ensures that buildings and grounds are in good condition, and meet all applicable building and life safety codes.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Drivers License - Licensing Board
• A minimum of one year related experience or training

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.