Director - Facility Maintenance & Operation - Mercy Southeast

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This position provides the necessary administrative leadership, planning, direction, and management control for the facility maintenance and non-strategic construction services within an assigned hospital campus. The assigned hospital campus will include clinics, and other off-campus properties assigned to the main hospital campus. The Facility Maintenance and Operations department within the assigned hospital campus will report directly to the Director position. This position may also provide administrative leadership for other clinical and support service departments such as Food Services, HTM, Environmental Services, Public Safety, Sleep Lab, Laboratory, and Emergency Management as required by Mercy Health. This position provides coverage of those departments listed (i.e., sleep lab) in the managers absence. The purpose of this position is to ensure effective management of the functions supporting an exceptional Environment of Care for Mercy Health. Scope of responsibility includes hospital campus, clinics and other properties owned or leased within a specific Mercy Hospital Community. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Director - Facility Maintenance & Operation40 hours per week, DaysLocation: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Minimum Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, or 5 years experience with emphasis in facilities management, mechanical systems design, and or construction.
Licensure:
- Valid Drivers License for all Mercy locations
- Class A/B Tank Operator Training and Certification required for all Mercy locations. Must achieve certification within 90 days of employment.
Experience: Minimum 5 years leading and developing innovative strategies that support construction and building maintenance programs. Must have exceptional knowledge of State, TJC, and CMS regulations. Must have strong project management skills and be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Other Skills and Knowledge: Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to effectively build relationships at all levels of the organization. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to be flexible and creative in developing solutions that deliver results. Must maintain a valid drivers license. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously and to adapt to rapidly changing schedules, priorities, and workflow. Must have sound judgment and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that deliver practical solutions. Ability to make programmatic changes and decisions derived from data and or regulatory research.


Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Experience: Healthcare preferred.
Certification/Registration: Prefer Certified Healthcare Facility Management (CHFM)

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.