Position Summary

The Facilities Specialist I is responsible for assisting the Facility Manager with overseeing the companys physical facilities and related services including maintenance, housekeeping, security, HVAC, grounds, courier services and fleet maintenance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with continued development of clinic office and sites (exteriors and interiors), building equipment, and grounds.
• Assists with coordinating and scheduling maintenance and cleaning activities to ensure facilities are clean, safe, sanitary and conducive to the delivery of quality patient care.
• Assists with managing, coordinating and monitoring all maintenance contracts with outside vendors.
• Assists in overseeing performance and maintains records of cyclical maintenance projects.
• Assists and coordinates on assigned building projects, including directing repair, construction and renovation.
• Assists in overseeing building security and safety. Assists with development and implementation of disaster plan.
• Assists with training staff in use of fire extinguishers and evacuation procedures.
• Assists to ensure adherence to clinic's security policies and procedures. Make recommendations for changes to ensure a safe environment for patients and employees.
• Communicates with other departments via administrative meetings and direct communications.
• Assists in preparation of reports, keeps departmental records, statistics, and files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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  Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local building standards, codes, and requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for clinic operation, facilities management and engineering.
• Knowledge of safety practices and hazardous conditions to provide a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
• Skill in exercising independent judgement.
• Skill managing contracts with subcontractors.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with staff and patients.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Education / Training / Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• Six to twelve months related experience/training.
• Five years or more of Carpentry/Construction/Handyman Experience.
• Minimum of four years of building/grounds maintenance experience including two years of experience in a health care organization.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift or move equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for limited periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter data into a computer via a keyboard.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs. *
• Ability to grasp and hold up to 50 lbs.*
• Ability to occasionally squat and lean over.
• Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
• Basic vision, corrected.
• Ability to see and understand data on a computer screen.

Success Factors

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  Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values
• Excellent Time Management/Organized
• Open Communication/Positive
• Goal Driven
• Excellent Customer Service
• Juggles Multiple Priorities
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Accomplished in word processing and worksheet utilization

All statements are essential functions of the position unless identified as non-essential by an asterisk (*).