The Building Services Manager assists the Director of Building Services in the planning, development and proper operations of the plant and building equipment systems including the heating, air conditioning, water, and electrical utility systems in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The overall objective is to oversee all facility maintenance operations to ensure that the facility is maintained in a safe and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Physical Plant Operations: Oversees the operation of the facility's heating, air conditioning, automation and plant equipment. Conducts inspections of assigned work areas and evaluates operating data to determine effectiveness of equipment. Troubleshoots to ensure continuous equipment operation. Responsible for energy efficient operation of building systems to provide a comfortable environment.
2. Maintenance Operations: Supervises the daily maintenance operations of the buildings, grounds, and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems and structural components, to meet all applicable codes and regulations. Ensures that work is completed properly.
3. Preventive Maintenance: Plans and implements the preventative maintenance program for the facility's buildings and equipment. Evaluates equipment life cycles and recommends replacement as needed to ensure continued efficient, reliable operation.
4. Inspections : Ensures that the plant equipment and facility is ready for and passes scheduled inspections on time for continued operation. Develops and follows up on any plans of correction.
5. Contractors: Arranges for and works with appropriate third-party vendors, contractors and service providers. Secures quotes and negotiates best available prices. Tracks expenses to maintain the budget. Supervises and reviews contractor work to ensure effective and timely repairs. Participates in the planning, construction and installation of equipment systems.
6. Purchasing: Orders supplies, material, and equipment to maintain backup parts to ensure continuous operations. Processes purchase orders. Negotiates best available prices with vendors. Ensures that goods are received as ordered. Tracks expenses to maintain the budget.
7. Compliance and Safety: Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state/local standards, and regulations including COMAR, ADA, OSHA, CMS, Life Safety Code and NFPA. Provides support during emergency disaster situations. Maintains a safe, neat, and productive work environment in all equipment and shop areas. Maintains tools in good working condition and ensures the safety of work area for staff, residents and visitors.
8. Administration: Tracks overtime; keeps staffing costs within budget. Schedules employees to meet the needs of the facility and approves leave requests.
9. Supervision: Monitors staff work performance levels to ensure peak efficiency and provides feedback to improve performance. Reviews and prioritizes work orders, assists staff to ensure proper work order completion and training, Identifies and instructs staff on correcting work problems. Completes staff annual evaluations. Provides counseling or discipline as necessary to ensure the highest level of performance and customer service.

Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, exterior grounds work, snow/ice removal, driving company vehicles for transportation or supply pickup.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires high school diploma or equivalent

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION:

Requires 2^nd Grade Stationary Engineer License; 1^st Grade Stationary Engineer License preferred

Requires valid driver's license. Maintenance Electrician license, Plumbing License or CFC Certification preferred

WORK ORIENTATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Requires 5 years' experience in building maintenance experience. Experience in the healthcare industry preferred.

Keswick is an equal opportunity employer.