Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Department:

Facilities Management

Location:

Lake Charles, LA DESCRIPTION

OF POSITION

The Facilities Manager must be capable of independent operation, in-service training and supervision of other employees. The Facility manager should be knowledgeable in all aspects of the operation and details of the departments and administrations goals and expectations.

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to the Facilities Director

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Coordinates and assigns preventive maintenance assignments. Identifies deficiencies found during PM and arranges for the rectification of the deficiency. Coordinates corrective maintenance with users and maintenance personnel. Assigns corrective work requests, based on information from daily logs and job requests and follow-ups. Gets approval and then orders repair parts and/or service as needed and follows up on outstanding repairs. Is knowledgeable of the capabilities of those who serve under him. Assures proper use and care of tools and equipment. Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot problems, make repairs and select proper tools for job. Is able to understand and perform chemical tests and document results; Plant and Water features. Ability to read and understand sketches, blue prints, weights measures, equipment operational and service manuals. Working knowledge of HVAC systems. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or GED equivalent. Minimum of two years trade experience or a minimum of five to ten years of general maintenance experience. Must maintain a basic compliment of tools as prescribed by department policy; Basic mathematical skills. Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel. Be willing to train for more advanced duties or skills. Must be able to read and communicate effectively and interpret blue prints, diagrams and statistical data. Requires emotional stability and resilience. Must be adaptable to change, be decisive and demonstrate foresight. Exhibits organizational and leadership ability. Physical Demands/Work Environment Must have good hand/eye coordination and have no color loss in eyes. Must be able to utilize intricate hand tools and testing devices and work with system components. May be required to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and stairs, push or pull varying weights. Must have good manual dexterity and have full range of motion in all extremities, good perception and field of vision. May occasionally work in semi-clean environments. Ability to do shift work as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.