Supervisor Req #: 0000178896
Category: Plant and Engineering
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Plant Operations
Location: Morris Cancer Center, 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

Supervises and coordinates activities of the maintenance department. Works under direction of the Director of Facility Operations or, in his absence, the Chief Engineer.

Is guided by thorough knowledge of the plan operations and maintenance methods, techniques, procedures, principles of engineering, applicable governmental codes and regulations, and operation and use of departmental equipment and supplies; knowledge of principles of management, and procedures and policies of the department and facility.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma - two years trade school Five years experience as a Supervisor in a similar-sized health care institution in engineering discipline preferred. Ability to read, comprehend, and transmit complicated detailed instructions in writing and orally.

Scheduling Requirements:

Full-TimeDays40 hous/week

Essential Functions:

Plans, organizes, and controls activities of maintenance department under the guidelines of the Director of Facilities Operations and/or Operations Manager to keep staff engaged in maintaining, repairing, and renovating facility s plant and facilities.Maintains flow and quality of work to assure timely completion of assigned workload and adherence to standards of quality control. Coordinate/ manage functions and activities to achieve objectives that comply with regulatory requirements.Reviews and evaluates existing methods, systems, programs, practices, and procedures, develops and recommends changes to Director of Facilities Operations. Implements or guides implementation of new and/or modifies methods, systems, programs, practices, and/or procedures.Prepares and maintains a variety of department records in compliance of TJC, CMS and Department of Health Standards of local authorities.Maintains adequate inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies and initiates requisitions as needed.In the absence of the Operations Manager, assumes full responsibilities of the department, shares weekend duties with other managers in the departmentAssigns and distributes work to staff.Monitors and reviews employee work performance to assure performance standards are maintained through use of computer reports.Resolves complaints as required, reports, and seeks guidance from Director of Facility Operations.Orients and trains new employees and provides continuing guidance and on-the-job training to all assigned personnel. Interviews applicants and recommends qualified individuals for hire.Prepares performance evaluations for assigned personnel, as well as disciplining reports when necessary.Monitors and coordinates a variety of preventative maintenance and building and property repair and improvement projects performed by vendors and contractors, inspects completed work and approves requests for payment regarding same.Establish and implement policies and procedures for department operation; establish standards of performance; establish a preventive maintenance program for equipment; establish departmental continuous quality improvement and safety programs in cooperation with quality improvement and risk management personnel. Consult with director regarding staffing needs.Assist in preparation of annual capital and expense budgets. Assist in monitoring the Annual Capital and Expense budgets. Makes appropriate recommendations to the director regarding the department operating budget and ensures that the department operates within allocated funds. Implements cost-effective measures in department operation.Reviews and evaluates existing methods, systems, programs, practices, and procedures, develops and recommends changes to Director of Facilities Operations. Implements or guides implementation of new and/or modifies methods, systems, programs, practices, and/or procedures.Prepares and maintains a variety of department records in compliance of TJC, CMS and Department of Health Standards of local authorities.Maintains adequate inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies and initiates requisitions as needed.In the absence of the Operations Manager, assumes full responsibilities of the department, shares weekend duties with other managers in the departmentAssigns and distributes work to staff.Monitors and reviews employee work performance to assure performance standards are maintained through use of computer reports.Resolves complaints as required, reports, and seeks guidance from Director of Facility Operations.Orients and trains new employees and provides continuing guidance and on-the-job training to all assigned personnel. Interviews applicants and recommends qualified individuals for hire.Prepares performance evaluations for assigned personnel, as well as disciplining reports when necessary.Monitors and coordinates a variety of preventative maintenance and building and property repair and improvement projects performed by vendors and contractors, inspects completed work and approves requests for payment regarding same.Establish and implement policies and procedures for department operation; establish standards of performance; establish a preventive maintenance program for equipment; establish departmental continuous quality improvement and safety programs in cooperation with quality improvement and risk management personnel. Consult with director regarding staffing needs.Assist in preparation of annual capital and expense budgets. Assist in monitoring the Annual Capital and Expense budgets. Makes appropriate recommendations to the director regarding the department operating budget and ensures that the department operates within allocated funds. Implements cost-effective measures in department operation.Develop and maintain Job Descriptions and Job Standards of performance for department personnel. Maintain current personnel records.Provide in-service and continuing education for department staff.Promote and encourage professional growth and development of personnelProvide consultation and guidance to key personnel. Interpret hospital and department policies and procedures, standards, requirements and regulations of accrediting and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to, national, State and Local electrical, building and plumbing codes to department staff.Maintain systems for control and efficient and effective utilization of all utilities such as gas, water, steam, and power. Confer with utility companies, city and state inspections and insurance companies.Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and prioritized repair and maintenance work and projects to minimize disruption of Hospital operations.Actively participate as a member of the hospital wide safety committee. Take immediate action to correct deficiencies and stop any unsafe activity that will cause personnel injury and/or property damage. Escort state and insurance carrier safety Engineers on hospital inspections.Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and continuing education. Attend in-services and meeting as required

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

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