Facilities Manager ID-14119

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Other Functions
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
  • Journeymen level certification OR 5 years’ experience in a maintenance trade.
  • Documented training in operating Direct Digital Control (DOC) for commercial buildings. Documented training in implementing applicable IBC and NFPA codes.
  • Documented training in implementing applicable accreditation standards.
  • Must have a valid Alaska driver's license and remain insurable under SEARHC insurance policy.
  • Facility Manager Certification preferred.

Experience Required
  • 4 years’ experience in operation and maintenance within facility maintenance department or in building trade.
  • 3 years’ mechanical or electrical system experience.
  • 3 years’ experience in healthcare facility management OR 5 years’ experience in related business management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of
  • Advanced practical knowledge in plumbing, pipefitting, electrical, carpentry, painting, and grounds maintenance.
  • Advanced practical knowledge and proficiency in researching, interpreting, and applying mechanical, electrical, and life safety codes.
  • Advanced knowledge of operation and maintenance planning, budgeting, and overall management.

Skills in
  • Supervision
  • Communication
  • Prioritization
  • Time management
  • Diagnostic skills for organization, operation, and system problems.

Ability to
  • Supervise journeyman-level staff in the areas of plumbing, pipefitting, electrical, carpentry, painting, and grounds maintenance.
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate program objectives and performance priorities.
  • Manage healthcare facility operations during emergency and disaster situations.
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.

Computer Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Travel Required:
  • Must be able to travel 10% of the time.

Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities:
  • Employees are responsible for complying with safe work rules; reporting all accidents and injuries immediately; cooperating in all accident and injury investigations; reporting defective equipment and unsafe conditions.

Physical Demands:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs.

Work Environment:
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position Information:

Work Shift:Exempt


If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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