Assistant Manager - Facilities Operations

Company Description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. That’s why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care. It’s why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. And it’s why we need caring, committed people on our team – like you.

Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

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The Assistant Manager Facilities Operations is responsible for assisting the Manager in planning, organizing and supervising assigned activities of the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) Department and services functions, which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utilities and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition. This position helps plan and maintain an effective organization by administering labor and material controls, safety training of maintenance personnel in operations and maintenance of all buildings, structures, and equipment.

Oversees finished trade and exterior equipment/grounds maintenance, fleet management, inventory process, procedure development process, existing employee core competencies, and new employee onboarding.

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Oversees day‑to‑day operations of the maintenance programs for finished trades and exterior equipment/grounds. Reviews tasks, schedules staff according to demands and budget allocation, sets priorities and revises workflow to effectively facilitate customer and departmental needs.
• Assists in the strategic assessment of the effectiveness of current programs in achieving organization objectives and predictive/preventive engineering maintenance programs to ensure uninterrupted operations of the hospital. Identifies best practices and benchmarks and develops recommendations for modifications to assure maximum effectiveness of hospital operations.
• In collaboration with the Manager, designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives. Recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff ensuring continuing education in the repair and maintenance of all equipment. Oversees the design and implementation of maintenance projects, initiatives, and services that are responsive to needs and objectives of the institution.
• Creates standard structure for work schedules and job assignments. Places orders for materials, supplies, and parts. Recommends use of outside specialty contractors as necessary. Effectively manages and collaborates with vendors and external partners, including managing performance of contracts to ensure maximum values of services is delivered.
• Responsible for following programs: fleet management, inventory process, procedure development process, new employee onboarding, and existing employee core competencies.
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational issues. Reports daily to the Manager regarding…