Maintenance Supervisor

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients?  Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.  We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. 

The Maintenance Supervisor will provide leadership to facilities maintenance, provide supervision for the boiler plant, HVAC, energy center, mechanical, electrical, barrier permit/hotwork, supervise of carpentry/generalists, facilities coordinator service center, clinical engineering, and space planning of the organization. The position reports to the Facilities Director. The Supervisor is accountable for providing optimal customer relations, operational support, project and maintenance management, for facilities within Bassett Healthcare Network. To provide supervision for fire safety in the absence of the Facilities Director. Ensures the safe, clean, effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all facilities and the mechanical, electrical and building systems therein. Responsible for the overall management coordination, and direction of maintenance staff and maintenance services. Provides guidance and leadership as part of the capital development process as needed. Actively engages in the planning and implementation of capital projects to support continued operations and development in the categories of renovations and new construction. Develops and implements policies at the department level.

• Manages and coordinates the scheduling, operation and support activities of Bassett Healthcare Network (Bassett Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, A.O. Fox Hospital, Little Falls Hospital and Regional maintenance offsites) maintenance departments including Mechanical, HVAC, Carpentry/Generalist, Electrical, Barrier/Hotwork Coordinator, Boiler Plant, and Clinical Engineering
• Develop preventative and corrective maintenance plans for systems and equipment
• Develop and implement the annual department operating plan including operating and capital budgets, to ensure effective department performance
• To plan new systems for the department that are sensitive to organizational needs and ensure efficient accomplishment of objectives, and to secure resources as necessary
• Estimate projects requests as needed to support the AOP
• Provide sketches and input to project in the design phases
• Develop and maintain a work group management structure, operating procedures, and staffing to meet the communication needs of the entity
• Manage the appropriate distribution of Bassett’s Maintenance resources enabling key systems to be maintained and objectives to be achieved
• Establish and/or staff appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees related to effectively accomplishing Bassett's objectives
• To direct the evaluation, development and maintenance of control systems pertaining to (human resources, fiscal, operational) management, to monitor use of resources in accordance with plans and budgets, and to provide reports to senior management to assist in their control of communication program resources in their areas of responsibility
• To direct the development and maintenance of administrative policies for the corporation that define limits of actions and that provide guidelines for decision making, ensuring compliance with Board and management directives, federal and state laws, and regulations, and accreditation requirements
• To identify needs for information or service from the department in order to accomplish organizational objectives or standards; and to evaluate whether appropriate systems are in place to serve those needs
• To conduct self in a manner to achieve results in ways consistent with organizational values and to provide a constructive example for others to do likewise
• To establish timely and effective communications with department staff to keep them aware of important corporate, divisional, and departmental information and to receive information and insights from them
• To maintain an active role in the community as a representative of Bassett Healthcare Network and to represent the organization to both internal and external constituent groups in such a manner as to enhance the image of the corporation and to further its objectives
• To ensure that all areas of the organization receive adequate advice, assistance; and service that aids them in attaining related objectives; and to be a source of information and understanding for all management, especially senior staff, to increase their understanding and responsibility regarding these issues
• To evaluate, develop, and maintain departmental performance improvement standards and to participate as directed in the Bassett Performance Improvement Program
• To review and approve departmental policies, procedures, plans, and Activities, ensuring that they are within acceptable standards for the Network
• Provides safety orientation and annual mandatory education training
• Assists department managers with department specific safety training as needed
• To evaluate, develop, and maintain departmental performance improvement standards and to participate as directed in the Bassett Performance Improvement Program
• To ensure that all employees in the department know what is to be accomplished in their jobs; what authority they have to accomplish their jobs; whether results of their performance are satisfactory; and, what they can do to improve performance
• To identify professional development needs for supervisory staff within the department, to monitor the development of staff, and to plan for succession
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA regulations
• Other duties as requested by supervisor

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• 2 year/Associate Degree in facilities maintenance or mechanical/electrical field, required
  • High School diploma/GED highly preferred with an additional 2 years of experience may be considered

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in the interpretation of NY State Building Codes and/or related NFPA codes, required
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in the facilities maintenance or mechanical/electrical fields, preferred

License/ Certification:

• OSHA 30 hour course certification must be obtained with 2 years of hire, required
• TJC basecamp training or NFPA 101 Life Safety Code class must be obtained within three years of hire date, required
• Must possess a valid NYS Class D driver’s license and maintain eligibility of insurability to operate the organization's vehicles, required

Skills:

• Accountability
• Accuracy
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Attention to Detail
• Budgeting
• Critical Thinking
• Manage People

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work: exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
• Frequent balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking, fit testing

Hazards: 

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, burns, chemical, electrical, explosives, radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent mechanical

Working Conditions: 

• Occasional extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid, fumes, gases, mists, and odors
• Frequent noise, vibration, dust

Travel:

• Occasional: travel - the job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:  

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match 
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.