What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Facilities Engineering and Maintenance position at UPMC?
Lead the operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facility engineering systems to support a safe, efficient, and reliable healthcare environment. The Manager of Facilities Engineering & Maintenance oversees daily operations for building maintenance, utilities, preventive maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, and facility projects while leading a skilled team of technicians and support staff. This role collaborates closely with leadership, clinical departments, and vendors to ensure optimal facility performance, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with safety and accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily operations of facilities engineering and maintenance services
Oversee preventive maintenance and repair of building systems, utilities, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment
Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards
Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance and engineering staff
Coordinate capital projects, vendor services, and contracted work
Monitor department budgets, inventory, and operational efficiencies
Respond to facility emergencies and implement corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and patient/customer experience
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
Leadership experience in facilities engineering, plant operations, or maintenance management
Strong knowledge of building systems, safety regulations, and preventive maintenance programs
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Experience in healthcare, commercial, or industrial facility operations preferred
Commitment to providing a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff, and visitors
Purpose:
To administer and direct Facilities Engineering and Maintenance (FEM) of buildings, grounds, and equipment. To procure and generate all utilities and their distribution systems coordinating these activities with other departments to ensure safe and efficient operation. This position typically reports to the Director or Sr. Manager of Facilities, Engineering & Maintenance
Responsibilities:
- Assist in determining the objectives of the department and the functions it performs. Subject to approval, determines department's organization, employee complement and budget. Enforce safely rules and regulations among department employees and maintain vigilance concerning fire and other hazards. Assures that all accidents are reported promptly; injured treated; causes investigated; corrective action taken and/or suitable recommendations made to avoid recurrence. Discuss with employees, their problems and concerns and assists in their resolution. Assist in determining the objectives of the department and the functions it performs. Subject to approval, determines department's organization, employee complement and budget. Report identifiable hazards/unsafe conditions relating to equipment, the building, and the grounds of the hospital. Develop policy for exchanging hazard information with contractors and documents information exchange. Enforce safety rules and regulations among department employees and maintain vigilance concerning fire and other hazards. Assures that all accidents are reported promptly; injured treated; causes investigated; corrective action taken and/or suitable recommendations made to avoid recurrence.
- Recommend or (as arranged with superior) initiates, short and long-range programs. Recommend, initiate, or approve orders for space, material, equipment, and services necessary to conduct department's functions. Develop and ensure the Statement of Conditions is up to date in accordance with the policy. Coordinate department's activities with those of other departments and agencies outside the hospital and promotes harmonious relations between them and his department. Administer and directs program involving maintenance of hospital buildings and grounds, equipment, air-conditioning and ventilating systems, and distribution lines for steam, gases, hot water, plumbing, electricity, refrigeration, and sanitation. Discuss, with employees, their problems and concerns and assists in their resolution in collaboration with HR as needed and as necessary. The position is directly responsible for establishing and maintaining all hospital and facilities FEM. This includes, but not limited to, hospital-wide preventive maintenance program, all powerhouse operations, all grounds maintenance, the repair of all facilities, as well as the management of in-house maintenance staff and responsibility for renovations and facelifts. The position is directly responsible for the management of all Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance information systems as required to meet The Joint Commission (TJC), etc. This includes, but is not limited to, maintenance information systems, preventive maintenance systems, building automated control systems, material management systems and financial systems.
- To develop and maintain an organizational structure appropriate to achieve the organizational objectives of the Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance Department. To achieve economic and efficient operations consistent with various hospitals? missions, goals and objectives maintaining the principles of cost containment. Prepare departmental budget estimates and controls costs. Order or approves orders for equipment and supplies. Estimate needs, study specifications, interview sales representatives, and determine type and manufacture best suited to the hospital's needs. May function as authorize safety and/or direct safety programs to detect, minimize and control fire and other hazards. Conduct required safety tasks for physical environment.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000