Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field you will find HSS an innovative supportive and inclusive environment.

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Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $109000.00 - $166000.00. In addition this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to: scope of role level of experience education accomplishments internal equity budget and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

• Supervise train and evaluate maintenance staff (e.g. mechanics electricians HVAC technicians plumbers general maintenance staff).
• Schedule and assign work orders ensuring timely and high-quality task completion.
• Promote a culture of safety accountability and customer service.
• Provide technical and operational guidance to staff across multiple trades.

• Oversee and perform a broad range of maintenance and repair activities to ensure the hospital environment is safe functional and visually well-maintained.
• Supervise and coordinate general maintenance work including:
  • Painting (interior/exterior) wall patching and surface refinishing
  • Carpentry (doors cabinetry ceilings partitions flooring systems fixtures)
  • Minor construction and renovation work
  • Furniture repair installation and adjustments
• Ensure the overall appearance of the facility meets hospital standards for cleanliness aesthetics and patient experience.
• Conduct routine inspections of patient care areas public spaces and support spaces to identify deficiencies in finishes fixtures and overall condition.
• Prioritize and address cosmetic and non-structural repairs that impact patient satisfaction and regulatory readiness.
• Oversee flooring systems (tile carpet resilient flooring) ceiling systems and wall protection systems.
• Maintain doors door hardware locks and access points to ensure functionality and safety.
• Manage signage and wayfinding elements to ensure consistency clarity and professional presentation.
• Support departmental moves space reconfigurations and unit refresh initiatives.

• Oversee maintenance and repair of critical building systems including:
  • HVAC systems
  • Electrical systems (including emergency power and generators)
  • Plumbing systems
  • Fire protection and life safety systems
  • Medical gas systems
• Ensure infrastructure reliability and minimize system downtime.

• Develop implement and monitor inspection testing and preventive maintenance programs for both systems and general building components.
• Utilize CMMS to manage prioritize and track work orders.
• Ensure timely response to routine urgent and emergency maintenance requests.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.

• Ensure compliance with healthcare facility standards and regulatory requirements including:
  • Joint Commission (TJC)
  • NFPA Life Safety Code
  • OSHA standards
  • State and local building codes
• Maintain accurate documentation for inspections audits and compliance reporting.
• Support Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety programs.

• Conduct routine safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Ensure proper maintenance of life safety systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with Infection Control to ensure maintenance activities meet infection prevention protocols.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and disaster response planning.

• Coordinate supervise and evaluate external vendors and contractors.
• Review service agreements bids and contracts.
• Ensure vendors comply with hospital safety infection control and operational standards.

• Assist in development and management of maintenance and repair budgets.
• Track expenditures and identify cost efficiencies.
• Manage inventory of tools parts equipment and supplies.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or technical certification in Facilities Management Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering or related discipline preferred.

• 57 years of experience in building maintenance facilities operations or plant operations.
• Minimum 23 years of supervisory experience.
• Healthcare or hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in both technical systems and general maintenance

• Strong knowledge of building systems and general maintenance trades.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Working knowledge of infection control practices in healthcare environments.

• Valid drivers license required.
• Preferred certifications:
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
  • Medical Gas Certification (preferred)
  • Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled compassionate reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment Hospital for Special Surgery provides care admits and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age race color creed ethnicity religion national origin culture language physical or mental disability socioeconomic status veteran or military status marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law or by accreditation standards.