Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

Location

Hickory, NC | United States

Job description

At Graystone Eye, we value being an Employer of Choice by creating a challenging and rewarding work environment. We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Coordinator who is responsible for the management and coordination of work projects for the construction, renovations, and on-going maintenance of the buildings of Graystone Eye (Hickory, Lincolnton, Lenoir, and Boone). Work involves the management of some construction activities in coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors. Responsibilities include the regular inspection of facilities for repair and maintenance purposes, inspections, and maintenance of clinical equipment for repair and maintenance purposes, the planning of work required, completing required work as appropriate; and estimates of material costs and labor hours required. Liaison is maintained with all departments to ensure that their support service needs are met in these areas. Work is performed with considerable independence. Performs related work as necessary and appropriate.

Note: For purposes of this position, building operations is defined as the general maintenance and repair of buildings or facilities which includes oversight of renovation projects which must involve the application of one or more building trades (i.e. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning) in the course of work.

Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required on an as needed basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs maintenance and repair tasks commensurate with knowledge and experience;
• Establishes and maintains work order system, works tickets expeditiously;
• Develops and maintains regular reporting processes to appropriate leadership on status of projects;
• Monitors work of contractors in connection with the maintenance and improvement of buildings and building facilities;
• Provides diagnostic and exam room equipment support;
• Orders approved equipment and materials for different departments;
• Conducts regularly scheduled inspections of buildings, evaluates the complexity of any needed repairs to determine the best solution, projects job cost, and oversees the implementation of approved procedures to ensure the ongoing efficient operation of assigned buildings;
• Demonstrates proactivity in understanding building repair/maintenance needs.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with all departments to keep abreast of their service needs and to be able to anticipate problems;
• Keeps up to date with approved practices and procedures for proper facility maintenance and in the implementation and observance of all approved safety procedures to ensure compliance with existing safety regulations;
• Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, and email;
• Participates in Safety Committee and other committees/groups as appropriate;
• Performs other incidental tasks, as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the techniques, procedures and processes used for the efficient operation of building services;
• Basic knowledge of construction practices;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with professional, technical, management and administrative staff;
• Ability to assess and appropriately respond to emergency situations;
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills relative to maintenance jobs performed
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrates assertiveness, initiative, self-starter qualities, energetic/motivated demeanor and be self-directed in required duties
• Positive, respectful, and professional attitude.
• Works well in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and operate effectively/efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma required, Associate Degree in technical trade preferred. Trade certifications preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in facility maintenance and/or experience as a plumber, electrician, builder, or general handyman.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver's license in the state of North Carolina.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate accurately and efficiently, both verbal and written, in English language. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The individual in this position must be in good condition, commensurate with the demands of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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