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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Onsite
Effectively manage the physical plant and facility operations resources of the Medical College of Wisconsin by implementing effective policies and procedures, preventive maintenance, and quality control programs to ensure a high level of building appearance, performance, safety and efficiency.
Manage the daily activities and priorities of Facilities Engineering & Maintenance with a leadership team consisting of the Maintenance Supervisor, Facility Manager and Facility Engineer to ensure optimum operation of the campus environment.
Manage engineering controls and systems maintenance and repair activities that support building automation, HVAC, mechanical, electrical power, and life safety systems. Ensure the effective implementation of new hardware, software, and programming activities to maintain a comfortable and safe workplace.
Monitor the preventive and predictive maintenance process. Ensure procedures are followed when performing repairs and upgrades of all building systems and facility equipment through the use of the CMMS system. Update, maintain, and administer the CMMS system through the system software provider.
Oversee facility operations activities including General Services, Crafts, landscaping, and custodial activities supporting an efficient and aesthetically pleasing campus environment.
Liaison with the project managers for construction projects requiring MEP system modifications. Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and contractors, making sure that the integrity of affected MEP systems are being maintained or improved.
Participate in the planning and development of capital projects. Manage and execute the development, design, and construction of capital projects related to the repairs and upgrades of facilities and systems at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Motivate and lead a high performance team within Facilities Engineering and Maintenance to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, building efficiency and campus appearance. Attract and retain key personnel to perform at a high level through coaching, mentoring, and training. Develop career development pathways for employees throughout the organization.
Other duties as assigned.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:30 PM. Occasional evening/weekend availability by phone or email is required; onsite presence outside these hours is rare but may occasionally be necessary.
Must have a general knowledge of maintenance requirements, code requirements, inspections and testing, and regulations pertaining to building systems including:
Life Safety Systems: Fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems
Building Envelope: Roofs, windows, curtain walls, exterior precast concrete, and paving
Mechanical Systems: chillers, cooling towers, HVAC air and hot water systems, steam systems, lab mechanical systems, backflow prevention devices, registered pressure vessels, underground storage tanks, vacuum systems, water treatment systems, elevators
Electrical Systems: emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptable power systems, electrical power distribution, lighting controls, data centers
Regulatory Requirements: refrigeration management, waste water, asbestos management
Ability to direct the work of others; oversee planning for repairs, alterations and construction, equipment, grounds and landscaping;
Communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers.
Advanced managerial, planning, staff development and team-building knowledge, skills and abilities are required. The ability to continually focus on staff development to ensure team members have the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to work independently and successfully in a changing environment.
Ability to show initiative, exercise judgment and manage in an environment within multiple, competing and frequently changing priorities.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, high standards of productivity and accuracy, and excellent service attitude.
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of associate degree and extensive trades or maintenance supervision experience.
Minimum Required Experience: Fifteen years or more technical background, in addition to leadership experience
Preferred Experience: Experience in a Hospital, Research facility, or Higher Education environment
Required Certification/Licensure(s): PE, LEED, CFM, FMP, Journeyman, or other Facility Maintenance Credentials/Certification preferred.
May require handling or lifting materials and equipment up to 40 lbs.
Majority of work will be in an office environment. Some work will be in equipment room type setting. Loud machinery, dust, and unpleasent orders.
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
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At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.
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