Overview
Your future role at a glance Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Via Christi St. Francis
Department: Facilities
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
Benefits that help you thrive- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Tuition reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact in this role- Strategic Planning & Budgeting (55%): Develops and executes operational policies, manages capital and operating budgets, and authorizes purchase requests for major equipment and service agreements.
- Daily MEP Operations: Manages day-to-day plant operations, coordinates scheduling, and evaluates work order histories to transition maintenance in-house for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
- Project & Vendor Management: Acts as the primary liaison for remodeling and construction projects; manages the vendor bidding process, contract compliance, and system shutdowns/interruptions.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Establishes a safe work environment through audits and training, while ensuring strict compliance with local, State, Federal, and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
- Technical Subject Matter Expertise (15%): Serves as the technical expert on MEP systems (including boilers, chillers, pumps, and water systems) for internal administration, contractors, architects, and engineers.
- Continuous Improvement (10%): Acts as an organizational change agent to identify, implement, and share best practices that drive process and efficiency improvements.
- Team Leadership & Development (20%): Leads and guides staff, manages performance evaluations, oversees capacity planning, and provides technical training or apprenticeship opportunities.
- Technical & Analytical Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in MS Office, mobile tech, and web-based work order systems, alongside a strong ability to interpret building blueprints and system layouts.
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Gathers and analyzes information skillfully to draw objective conclusions, make decisive judgments, and implement realistic action plans.
- Communication & Collaboration: Maintains excellent interpersonal skills to communicate project statuses and service issues across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Adaptability & Accountability: Thrives with minimal supervision in stressful environments, adapts quickly to changing project scopes, and takes ownership of personal and team results.
Qualifications
What minimum requirements you'll needEducation:
- Associates degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Journeyman level skilled trades certification in MEP disciplines required
- Master level skilled trades certification preferred
- Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) preferred
- Contractor level licensure in at least one of the MEP disciplines preferred
Work Experience:
- Ten years' experience in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing maintenance and operations oversight of a physical plant and/or building maintenance for a large facility required
- Five years' supervisory experience, preferably with managing off-site operations and direct reports required
- Five years' experience in healthcare system, preferably a large, multi-campus healthcare system required
- Knowledge and experience with Joint Commission, NFPA, state and federal regulations for healthcare facilities required
- Fifteen years' experience in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing maintenance and operations oversight of a physical plant and/or building maintenance for a large facility preferred
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