At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Stow - 20 W Stow Rd

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary:

Responsible for directing and instructing the Plant Operations staff to ensure the proper operation of the facility, equipment and systems in a cost effective manner.

Oversees the daily operations of the department to support Virtua’s overall mission.

Monitors the work of outside contractors and vendors to ensure the needs of the customers, compliance of all regulatory codes and STAR standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists Plant Operations Director with training and motivating the workforce of technical and qualified personnel.

• Reviews and coordinates work requests to ensure timely completion and adherence to regulatory codes and ordinances. Delegates tasks as appropriate based upon need and staff qualifications.

• Maintains day to day operations. Works side-by-side with plant maintenance mechanics in performing tasks.

• Assists Plant Operations Director with assuring that buildings are maintained in a safe and operationally effective condition.

• Responsible for purchasing department supplies and inventory management.

• Provides leadership to others in emergency situations and acts accordingly. Models appropriate behaviors to support customer satisfaction.

• Assists Plant Operations Director with managing operational initiatives and programs as assigned. i.e., patient satisfaction, safety, security, biomedical engineering, and related outside services contracts. Demonstrates and promotes fiscal responsibility.

• Assists with coordinating inventory consignment and purchasing contracts, billing process/issues and report generating when appropriate.

• Schedules, assigns and assist mechanics with specific tasks on a day to day basis. Utilizing Resource Stewardship by operating the department within budgetary guidelines to include appropriate staffing levels.

• Inspects work completed by staff and contractors to ensure quality completion.

• Ensures department and contractors are compliant with Virtua, Federal, State, Joint Commission and all other documentation as required.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

A minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance.

A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in utility needs, installation of maintenance of equipment, building and grounds preferred.

Experience in planning, organizing and purchasing.

Knowledge of applicable regulatory codes and requirements.

Must have effective communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, as well as facilitate the plant operations department functions.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

CHFM within 2 years of hire.