Facility Plant Manager

Avalon Health Care - Sumter, SC

Full-time

Sumter, SC

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Patriots Village State Veterans Home in Sumter is seeking a dedicated Facility Plant Manager to join our team. The Facility Plant Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that the facility and its operations comply with all Life Safety Codes and Health Care Codes. This position requires a thorough understanding of applicable codes and the ability to work closely with various inspecting agencies to maintain compliance. The Facility Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operational aspects of the facility, ensuring that all systems are functioning optimally and that the environment is safe for both residents and staff. In this role, the Facility Plant Manager will perform complex maintenance inspections and operate related equipment. This includes developing cost estimates for supplies, equipment, and repair projects, as well as consulting with onsite management regarding building and grounds concerns, renovations, upgrades, and regulatory codes. The Facility Plant Manager will also assist with contractor selection and performance when necessary, ensuring that all work meets the required standards and specifications. The position requires the ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, and specifications, as well as interpret and implement pertinent policies and procedures. The Facility Plant Manager will support Avalon's Preventative Maintenance programs and direct emergency assistance efforts for facilities as required. A hands-on maintenance role may also be necessary at times, requiring the Facility Plant Manager to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders involved in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex maintenance inspections tasks and operate related equipment.
• Develop cost estimates for supplies, equipment and repair projects.
• Consult with onsite management (administrators) regarding building and grounds concerns, renovations, upgrades, building and regulatory codes.
• Assist with contractor selection and performance when requested.
• Read and understand construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Interpret, explain and implement pertinent policies and procedures.
• Support Avalon's Preventative Maintenance programs.
• Direct emergency assistance efforts for facilities as required.
• Serve in a hands-on maintenance role when necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements

• An engineering, construction or business-related bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in an institutional or correctional setting is preferred.
• Previous maintenance experience in a health care setting required.
• Construction and project management experience.
• Working knowledge of pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances, codes and rules.
• Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and management.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously with self-direction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with corporate, regional and facility personnel and relate positively and favorably to residents and families.