Newport House - Team Lead Facilities Maintenance - Fulltime - Immanuel

Overview

Are you a Facilities Maintenance Leader looking to work for an amazing organization by serving others and connecting with your co-workers?

Immanuel Communities is seeking a Team Lead Facilities Maintenance to work at Newport House located at 6798 North 67th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68152.  Newport House has 24 skilled nursing/rehabilitation and 72 long-term care suites.

Pay will be based upon experience, certifications, skills and education.

Best in Class Benefits can be found at Immanuel:

• HEALTH: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• LIFE INSURANCE: Employer Paid Life Insurance
• TIME OFF: Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
• RETIREMENT: 401K with employer match
• WELLNESS: Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) – we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front
• Plus many more benefits!

Job Duties & Skills Required

What You Will Do

The overall purpose of this position is to manage and maintain the mechanical operation of all systems on the campus.  The responsibilities of this job include preventive maintenance and repair of equipment, coordinating resident turnover, monitoring and input to budgets, oversight of housekeeping and overall look and quality control of support services, and maintenance improvement project management on the campus.   Supports and lives out Immanuel’s Mission and CHRIST Promises.

Key Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Workflow Management

• Assigns work to staff according to job competencies, community assignments, number of work orders (PM Worx), as well as projects.
• Coordinates, directs, and assists with resident moves. Ensures Housekeeping outcomes.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance schedule and is responsible for minor building repairs.
• Is knowledgeable in the operation of all community and environmental service equipment. Plans and schedules preventive maintenance and cleaning of EVS equipment.
• Coordinates room set-ups and special projects as assigned.
• Conducts daily environmental rounds to ensure the adherence to standardized procedure.  Provides daily safety checks and reports variances to administrator. Monitors for and completes or reports needed repairs.
• Ensures equipment and materials are in stock when needed.
• Ensures delivery of sufficient linen to meet resident needs. Oversees laundering of personal laundry to minimize loss or damage. Works with other departments in locating lost items.

Staff Training and Management

• Manages maintenance staff including hiring, coaching, training, and setting performance expectations.
• Manages staff work schedules for environmental services personnel. Makes recommendations to Operations Director for staff vacation time and time off. 
• Manages Housekeeping.
• Performs work quality checks.
• Leads department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs. Coordinates and conducts staff training. Fulfills annual education requirements as stated by policy and ensures department compliance.
• Builds relationships with clinical staff and ensures all service recovery needs are changed to service delivery and service recovery exceeds their expectations.

Administration

• Maintains EVS supply inventories at appropriate levels. Manages the purchasing of supplies and repair parts for efficient inventory management.
• Maintains a current equipment inventory. Evaluates equipment for reliability and makes timely recommendations for replacement.
• Oversees department budget to ensure goals are met.
• Establishes maintenance and environmental service procedures, and periodically reviews and revises as necessary.

Project Management

• Monitors all other work order requests, and collaborates in their completion along with other campus projects. Supports coordination and completion of work associated with ground maintenance.
• Oversees major repairs and renovations to ensure they are done correctly, on budget and on time.
• Maintains all required records, drawings, reports, statistics necessary to satisfy regulatory, legal, or departmental regulations or rules in area of responsibility. Investigates and completes incident reports.
• Is the liaison for outside contractors and will do work oversight.
• Trouble shoots potential issues prior to starting the project.
• Communicates and updates staff and residents about progress.
• Is responsible for communication with clinical staff regarding shutdowns and training of new facilities and environmental service equipment.

Other

• Is responsible for environmental infection prevention. 
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills & Requirements

Education-

• Graduation from trade, apprenticeship or vocational school with a specialization in one of the competencies in environmental services (plumbing, electrical or HVAC).

Experience-

• Five (5) years of experience in building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC equipment experience is required. Healthcare or nursing home setting preferred.
• Two (2) years of management experience is required.
• Equivalent years of education may substitute for experience requirement.

Other Requirements-

• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Immanuel

Immanuel Communities is built on the idea that you should love what you do, have balance in life, work with people who will change your life, and experience a nonprofit culture that values people over profit. We invest in our people, immerse ourselves in our communities, and ensure every person has a voice that is heard. We will challenge you to do the right thing in every situation, and we expect you to hold us to the same. We expect the best, and so should you.

The secret behind our plethora of multi-year tenured employees (some as long as 25 years) is our desire for you to come here and make your mark on Immanuel. Innovate, participate, experience our dedication to serve others, and work with people who will make your work life meaningful.

If you want to work in a culture that values Compassion, Honor, Relationships, Integrity, Serve, and Teamwork, our doors are open. Immanuel is the place for you.

• Immanuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
• A background check and drug screen will be required prior to hire.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.