Job Description

Aramark Healthcare is seeking candidates for a Plant Operations & Maintenance Manager at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, a 386 bed facility to support our Facility Operations. The Plant Operations & Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising all unit activities related to facility maintenance and engineering services; HVAC, Boiler house and day to day maintenance. The Plant & Operations Maintenance Manager manages hourly associates and helps leadership plan, administer and direct all activities, ensuring compliance with the standards established by Aramark and the client. Focuses on meeting and exceeding operating goals, client objectives and customer needs, and delivering the services Aramark is contracted to provide. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments to provide a unified approach to plan operations maintenance (POM) management.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position ranges from $85,000 to $90,000, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages and prioritizes maintenance work orders for MEP, HVAC, boilers and chillers. Ensures effective execution of all department strategies/initiatives in order to help meet company & client needs with high standards of excellence, urgency & predictability by remaining process-focused and decisive. 
• Relentless commitment to safety excellence, demonstrates behaviors that drive a Safety-FIRST core value, fosters a culture where every team member is empowered & supported to achieve a work environment without exposures and incidents - where No One Gets Hurt
• Creates a great employee work environment and inspires teamwork and partnership at all levels - internally and externally
• Is a visible servant leader, leading from the heart to serve, encourage, support and lift others up, while role modeling the Aramark Mission - deliver experiences that enrich & nourish lives
• Intense focus on Aramark’s Values: Sell & Serve with Passion; Front Line First; Set Goals. Act. Win.; Integrity and Respect Always
• Assists with managing labor costs, supply costs and inventories
•  Maintain and use capital equipment efficiently
• Ensures compliance with all contract obligation
• Supports the effective implementation of the comprehensive Safety Plan and helps with driving full compliance of all safety rules, guidelines and protocols
• May conduct operational audits and helping to ensure a high level of execution and compliance
• Drive operational efficiencies, labor/scheduling productivity
• Supports compliance with Aramark Facilities Services and regulatory agency standards and programs and translating corporate strategy into front line operational tactics and will ensure compliance with all government, local and other safety regulations
• Establishes and maintains effective communications and business relationships

Qualifications

• Requires 5-7 years of healthcare management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in healthcare/hospital environment and Joint Commission regulatory compliance knowledge preferred. 
• Working knowledge and appropriate preventive/preventative maintenance of building systems (i.e., boilers, chillers, generators, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC/R), electrical, plumbing and mechanical.)
• Operational and repair experience with high pressure steam boilers, the steam plant including HVAC equipment and chillers. 
• Chief Engineer's license is preferred, but not required. 
• Experience managing a union workforce is a plus. 

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.