Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking candidates for a Plant Operations & Maintenance Director position at Phoebe Services, a CCRC in Allentown, PA. This position leads the Plant Operations & Maintenance Department (Engineering OR Facilities) and applies technical expertise to evaluate Aramark's operating program standards, measures performance and recommends solutions in order to enhance or improve operations. Drives adherence to Aramark program standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Operations and Maintenance. Conducts research on the facilities industry to help Aramark remain competitive and innovative. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments to provide a unified approach to healthcare facility management. Position will also manage Environmental Services (Housekeeping), Security, Laundry and Shuttle Transportation. 

Job Responsibilities

?    Plans, administers and directs all unit activities related to facility maintenance and engineering services, including Aramark Healthcare+ and client financial accountability, and compliance with the standards established by Aramark Healthcare+, regulatory agencies and client.
?    Delivers strong operational performance by executing against Aramark, client, government and other regulatory agency standards and programs, continually monitoring operations and completing assessments and necessary action plans to provide an optimal, proactive, safely operating facility maintenance program which drives patient satisfaction
?    Ensures compliance with appropriate safety, Joint Commission and regulatory standards by appropriate local agencies
?    Oversight of all site utility systems to include electrical, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, water treatment, energy management, fire safety, life safety and grounds
?    Vendor management
?    Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels of client organization, including conducting rounding. Identifies Aramark service expansion opportunities
?    Provides overall direction and manages performance for all Facility and Maintenance Supervisors and front-line employees, ensuring employee development, engagement and compliance with human resource related policies and standards, including conducting applicable rounding
?    Develops operational component forecasts and can explain variances
?    Responsible for component's accounting functions and capital budget program
?    Ensures consistent application and regular use of all CMMS modules to properly manage the operation
?    Ensures compliance with all contract obligations

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Requires Healthcare maintenance management experience
• Long Term Care; either nursing home or CCRC experience preferred
• Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience
• Requires previous experience overseeing housekeeping with some understanding of in house laundry operations. 
• Working knowledge of appropriate preventative maintenance of building systems including boilers, chillers, generators &  HVAC/R equipment  
• Knowledgeable of all regulatory compliance requirements including DOH, CMS, Joint Commission and Life Safety and Environment of Care
• Note: This client location requires working on site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before start date.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.