Manager Facilities

Brief Description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the operations and maintenance of buildings and grounds for designated facilities. Leverages both internal and external resources to optimally balance safety, cost, aesthetic and compliance objectives within the physical environment. Supports the broader Facilities Management objectives of the organization.

Job Functions

• Provides leadership and oversight of facility operations supporting Ridgeview Arlington and LeSueur Medical Centers within the Facilities Management department. Supports the department director through development programs, goals and objectives consistent with those of the organization's overall strategic plan and initiatives.
• Manages staff resources by overseeing the recruiting, selecting, hiring and orienting qualified individuals. Evaluates staff performance in an accurate, consistent, objective and timely manner. Develops core position hiring strategies and ensures opportunities for professional development. Creates a cohesive team committed to providing distributive, clinical and service quality to all customers.
• Develops and manages capital and expense plans within the budget for assigned locations.
• As assigned, ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agency standards and applicable internal plans, policies and procedures.
• Maintains required competencies and/or knowledge in accord with scope and responsibility of the position.
• May participate on organizational and medical staff committees and serve as a professional resource for physicians, clinicians and leadership. May also collaborate with physicians and clinicians regarding facility-related programs and services.
• Proactively identifies and acts upon quality improvement projects and opportunities through observation, data analysis, engagement with partners, review of external impact factors and best practices, as well as ongoing communication with leadership and staff.
• Responsible for development, coordination and management of emergency operations practice to ensure utility reliability and support of facility operations during times of critical need.
• Responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance, and image of the building, grounds and equipment in accordance with all the applicable regulatory agencies, codes and Ridgeview policies following established value-based assessments, tools, and/or models.
• Engagement in, and potential ownership of, facility projects to include coting, coordination and supervision of constructions, renovation and relocation initiatives.
• Oversee the purchasing of supplies and equipment used in department activities, as well as repair parts for all other departments.
• Collaborates with department director and other department managers to build support for facilities related questions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant work experience
• 7 years’ experience in facility management
• 3 years in Health Care
• 5 years of demonstrated supervision and leadership experience
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of plant and technology operations
• Strong computer hardware and software skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion related to the position
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple adjusting tasks and priorities
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage internal and external resources
• Ability to develop and manage financial plans
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence to complete job functions as mentioned above
  
  

License/Certifications

• State of Minnesota Special Boilers License
• Valid MN driver's license and meets Ridgeview's insurability requirements
• Obtain Asbestos Awareness Certification within 1 year of employment
• Obtain OSHA Certification within 1 year of employment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• CHFM or FMA certification
• CPR Certification
  
  

Requirements

Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Summary

This position is for a leadership role providing operational oversight for engineering, maintenance, grounds, and environmental services teams across several Ridgeview facilities in Minnesota, including critical access hospitals in Le Sueur and Arlington, and clinics in Le Sueur, Arlington, Gaylord, and Winthrop.

Key responsibilities and requirements include:

• Operational & Financial Knowledge: Managing facilities infrastructure and equipment, with a strong emphasis on financial acumen and best practices within a healthcare setting.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all facilities meet necessary regulatory compliance standards.
• Leadership Qualities: The role demands independent work ability, sound decision-making capability, and demonstrated team-building skills within a dynamic environment.
• Reporting Structure: The position reports directly to the Director of Facilities for Ridgeview.