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University of Washington FACILLITIES OPERATIONS MANAGER ES 10 in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 244213
Department: HARBORVIEW - MAITENANCE
Posting Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $7548 - $11322 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: Classified Staff >= Half-Time: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.
Harborview - Maintenance has an outstanding opportunity for a Facilities operations manager ES 10 .
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE, Days
No Telework
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Facility Operations Manager carries out operating policies and procedures with a focus on grounds and maintenance activities. The Facility Operations Manager provides direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment; the care and cleaning of buildings and grounds; the operation of heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems; plumbing and electrical systems; roofing, building envelope and interior maintenance of the campus facilities. Works collaboratively with HMCManagers to establish, maintain and update facilities standards as needed. Assists the Director, with providing facilities and operational input on major/minor maintenance projects, new building design and on remodel-improvement projects, including working closely with engineers and architects in the specification developmentstages of these projects. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Under the direction of the Engineering Director manages the day-to-day operations of grounds and building maintenance activities. Participates in the development, recommendation, and administration of policies, procedures and processes in support of departmental operations. Responds to inquiries and requests for service from internal departments and supervises technical/support staff. The Facilities Operations Manager also schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of all employees in Facilities Operations representing a varietyof work skills necessary for the maintenance and repair of the facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment; participates in the design, review, and planning of new construction, remodeling, and maintenance projects; anddoes related work as required. May serve as alternate to the Department Director in their absence. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, maintains, and manages the operations and reliability of the facilities and general infrastructure systems. Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance processes and programs and facility inspection processes for on-going review of maintenance work by agencies having jurisdiction.
Supervises services skilled and technical/support staff. Hires, evaluates, trains, disciplines and recommends dismissal of staff as necessary.
Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and processes in support of grounds and building maintenance operations; implements and monitors compliance with approved policies, procedures, and processes.
Administers procurement and fiscal management activities associated with building and grounds maintenance activities, which may include: RFPs, and contracts for grounds and maintenance related work to acquire trades and professional assistance; monitoring spending on project and cost account basis; recommending and implementing corrective spending plans; reviewing and authorizing purchase orders; administering contracts; obtaining price quotes and bids; purchasing and approving employee purchases; ensuring compliance with public purchasing rules; and/or, performing other related activities.
Trouble-shoots and responds to after-hour issues as needed regarding the operational aspects of the facilities such as HVAC issues, fire alarm malfunctions, electrical outages, water leaks, etc.
Monitors the safety and accessibility of the facilities. Serves as the point of contact for the department for code (e.g. ADA, Fire Life Safety) compliance issues, accessibility improvement projects, and/or other code related issues.
Updates and maintains list of facilities equipment, including life-cycle and replacement costs.
Monitors and oversee the work of external contractors to ensure terms of agreements are met and work is completed satisfactorily.
Participates in the development and administration of grounds and building maintenance budget; coordinates the allocation of resources following budget approval; recommends approval of expenditures.
Collects and analyzes a variety of complex data and information, including utility costs and usage. Performs statistical analysis and summarizes findings in applicable reports or other communication mediums.
Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, and/or other related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and/or other pertinent information as appropriate.
Serves as a liaison with other departments within the HMC campus, the community, and external agencies to provide information on available resources, projects, and/or services.
As part of the Facilities and Engineering department’s Emergency Management (Incident Command System) essential personnel require after hour and 24/7 on-call for response as needed.
Positions in this classification may perform all or some of the responsibilities above and all positions perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements Work is generally performed in both an inside hospital environment and an outdoor environment, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule.
Frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, close quarter situations, high and precarious places, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Administration or a related building construction field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Five years’ progressively responsible, grounds, and/or maintenance experience, including two years of medical institution supervisory/lead experience.
Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: · Supervisory/lead principles. · Facilities maintenance, and grounds principles and practices.
Contract management principles and practices. · Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes. · Budgeting principles and practices.
Procurement principles and practices. · Project management principles. · Preventative maintenance principles and practices. · Maintaining data and components for facilities such as Facilities Condition Assessment. · Industry Best Practices. · Continuous Quality Improvement Principles. · Sustainability in Facilities Management and maintaining currency in sustainable practices.
Skills in: · Supervising/lead subordinate staff. · Reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, drawings, maps, and/or other related technical documents.
Managing complex, multi-discipline maintenance projects involving multiple locations. · Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations. · Demonstrating a high level of intercultural competence, an understanding of the diverse identities and cultures of community and staff, and in developing and supporting inclusive communities.
Managing contracts. · Working in a union environment. · Designing and developing program plans in assigned area of responsibility. · Analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement. · Coordinating activities with other internal departments, the community, and/or external agencies. · Preparing a variety of reports related to operational activities, including statistical analysis. · Data driven reporting and planning for budgeting. · Presentation to a large and diverse audience.
Developing, recommending, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures, and workflow. · Utilizing computer technology used for communication, data gathering and reporting. · Communicating effectively through oral and written mediums.
Ability to: · Work with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community and staff. · Mediating conflict. · Conducting negotiations. · Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration.?Compassion. Become part of our?team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.? UW Medicine – Where your Impact Goes Further UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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