Maintenance Manager of Hospital Facilities

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Apr 09, 2025
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! JOB SUMMARY Seeking a Hospital Facilities Maintenance Manager with 8+ years minimum of hospital facilities maintenance work experience, preferably in multiple trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry. Experience in managing maintenance contracts and understands Joint Commission requirements. 3+ years of supervisory work experience minimum. Works under minimal supervision to plan, organize, and coordinate various functions of the UT Southwestern Medical Center facilities. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Required Education Bachelor's Degree In related field Experience 8 years Related experience; including and 3 years Supervisory experience and May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education Include Updated Resume and Certifications (if applicable) with Application Submission Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Work may require experience as estimator or job superintendent. Work requires computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project. Work requires contact with general contractors, designers and end users. Work requires exercise of considerable judgment. Work requires knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry trades. Work requires supervision of staff in lower grade. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Working Conditions Hazards Noise ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Job Duties Supervises employees and work flow planning. Provides and supports efforts to develop teamwork between all employees and staff at all times. Seeks opportunities to teach, mentor, and promote professional growth of personnel assigned. Collaborates with Physical Plant Trainer and Physical Plant Managers to provide training to staff. Conducts staff and committee meetings and special projects such as patient satisfaction, team development and recruitment activities. Conducts daily and/or shift by shift review of department assignments, scheduling and staffing plans to ensure adequate coverage and adherence to policies, procedures, and productivity targets. Revises assignments, schedules, and plans as necessary. Utilizes staffing patterns and guidelines to foster most cost effective option for providing adequate coverage. Interviews and provides input regarding hiring of all personnel. May terminate personnel for cause following discussion with and approval from Director and/or Director of Human Resources. Provides immediate counseling and constructive criticism and disciplinary interventions of personnel in private setting and in manner that is positive and respectful. Participates in routine interdisciplinary rounding. Completes all annual performance evaluations and orientation evaluations of personnel assigned to unit. Follows-up with accurate and timely reports to Director. Coordinates various projects and programs for section ensuring all tasks are completed by established deadlines and to ensure that quality customer service is provided for faculty and staff. Utilizes Physical Plant resources which optimize those resources for benefit of organization and its patient population. Identifies efficiency or cost saving ideas and reports them to Director. Reviews budgets and makes recommendations for budget needs. Facilitates compliance by personnel assigned to unit to all policies and procedures, code of ethics, JCAHO standards, OSHA standards, and specialty organization standards. Develops, revises, recommends, and interprets policies and procedures for section to ensure all applicable laws and governmental guidelines are followed and that employees are treated in equitable manner. Performs other duties as assigned. PACT STATEMENT The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center: P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems. A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner. C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals. T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other. Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!