Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Engineering and Support Services, assists in directing programs to
manage building maintenance, grounds, and equipment and procurement or generation of utilities and their
distribution systems. Formulates and evaluates programs and projects and supervises functional programming
activities. Ensures ongoing compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals and relevant health care setting policies, and other appropriate regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Directs, coordinates, and maintains control over project assignments and related activities including in-house
construction, renovation, and engineering activities. Follows standard methods and procedures for the
implementation of maintenance systems and operations, construction contracts, and/or capital projects development.
2. Assists in the direction of trade staff through the development processes and procedures for the
implementation of maintenance operations, construction contracts, and capital projects. Assists the Director in
identifying staffing needs to support service delivery.
3. Prepares reports, develops and prepares engineering management audits, studies and surveys for the Director,
and/or other senior management, detailing proposed new programs, statistical studies, and health care setting
planning.
4. Assists in the collection of data and preparation of reports that outline the scope and estimated cost of projects
proposed, implemented and developed. Organizes staff meetings, reviews capital and expense budget submissions and provides recommendations regarding proposed projects and programs. May represent the Director in budget
meetings.
5. Plans and implements programs to establish performance standards to achieve increased productivity and
accountability of trade staff. Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures.
6. Provides departmental orientation, training and guidance to staff. Conducts in-service training programs, continually assessing staff training needs; suggests changes to Director to provide more efficient operations.
7. Coordinates efforts and cooperates with departmental leadership on matters of mutual concern and extends
functional guidance and assistance. Meets with health care setting clients and staff to plan, prioritize, coordinate
and/or communicate programs and policies, as needed.
8. May provide consultative services to senior leadership or liaise with Federal, State, and City agencies on matters pertaining to engineering, construction, design projects and/or other engineering support programs and functions.
9. In the Director's absence, may represent the System in certain legal matters dealing with State, City, and Federal agencies.
10. Performs other related duties, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or a related discipline; and two (2) years of responsible-level experience in project, facilities or construction management, capital project planning, development, and design or other related experience in a hospital or health care setting; or
2. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and six (6) years of experience, as described in 1 above.

Special Note: Valid license and current registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) or a related Master's Degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Department Preferences

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or an approved related discipline from an accredited college or university

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Five years of experience in Construction, Design, Engineering or related fields in a health care environment, including three years in a supervisory capacity

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and understanding of healthcare building and mechanical, structural and electrical systems.
• General knowledge and expertise in NFPA, TJC, CMS, EPA and OSHA Codes and regulations
• Ability to meet established goals and objectives
• Must have the ability to read, comprehend and transmit detailed instructions orally and in writing.
• Should have knowledge of CMMS Systems.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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