FACILITIES OPERATIONS MANAGER

At Sinai Chicago, we take health care personally. Excellence in health care is about more than just medicine, technology, tests and treatments, it is about really caring for people with dignity and respect. That’s what we do. We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs of people, for our community, for our patients and for you.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for managing staff, and creating and maintaining a safe, attractive physical and operational environment to provide quality patient care and service to all customers.

Key Job Activities:

• Enforces departmental policies, procedures and reviews, including annual reviews and updates with departmental staff. Aides in preparing manuals and guidebooks covering all phases of departmental operations for use by employees.
• Manages the hiring process; interview, hiring and onboarding of new staff. Seeks the proper approval of each new hire.
• Ensures staff training in approved practices and procedures related to proper facility maintenance techniques.
• Audits the effectiveness of techniques regularly.
• Plan work and staffing schedules and areas of work to ensure adequate services are rendered.
• Assists in the Financial Management activities pertaining to the preparation of the annual departmental budgets for staff, including operating and capital expenditures.
• Communicates internally with all individuals participating in projects or affected by projects, communicates externally with individuals or agencies that may have an impact on a project.
• Consults with department leaders in planning and executing projects when appropriate.
• Accountable for ensuring that all building systems and equipment are installed and maintained in accordance with Joint Commission (EOC) standards and all other applicable State/Federal/Local regulatory requirements.
• Administers and maintains a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
• Is in compliance with Mount Sinai Hospital Attendance Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or experience in facility management or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years progressive experience in the operations and management of engineering, maintenance, construction, mechanical systems, security and safety in healthcare facilities.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with Senior Leaders, Department Heads and supervisory personnel to exchange information, schedule work, secure information, and provide technical advice or information on all department work on a frequent basis; and with vendors and other suppliers to exchange information on a frequent basis.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Skill and proficiency in the areas of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping and refrigeration systems.
• Knowledgeable of design and construction project management, safety and maintenance work, and of general management skills.
• Able to rapidly assess situations of an emergent nature related to systems, utilities and other aspects of departmental and hospital operation as assigned and provide direction as required, ensuring the hospital is able to continue in operation.
• Knowledgeable of local and state, and federal codes and all Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Work requires operation or use of the following tools/equipment: Computers, standard hand or electrically operated tools and electrical test equipment.
• Experience in EPIC and MEDITECH software systems preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

• None

Workplace Conditions:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear
• The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch
• The employee is occasionally required to stand
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office environment and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Benefits:

Sinai Health System’s goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive benefit package possible while balancing our fiscal commitments and obligations. Sinai Health Systems currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. Along with Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program and Student Loan Assistance. 

Living the Values:

• TEAMWORK - Caregiver works together with other caregivers to create and maintain an inclusive workplace where differences, inclusivity, conflict resolution and open communication are valued
• RESPECT - Caregiver shows mutual respect and fairness, treats each person with dignity and encourages each individual’s unique talents and contributions
• QUALITY - Caregiver improves our services by following protocol and suggesting improvements based on observations, continuous learning and industry best practices
• INTEGRITY - Caregiver holds self and others accountable for their actions and are honest and ethical in all dealings
• SAFETY - Caregiver practices behaviors that promote safety for all patients, visitors, and caregivers
• ROLE MODEL - Caregiver is a dependable role model and champions our values through their daily interactions with patients, customers and coworkers