Director Building Maintenance- off-sites

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership- Select, develop, discipline and evaluate reporting personnel according to CCHMC and departmental policies and procedures. Participate in the interview and selection process of new employees. Evaluate and manage annual fiscal operating and capital budgets for area of responsibility. Prepare annual department budget, approve orders for equipment as authorized. Approve all purchases in area of responsibility. Edit and approve Kronos time sheets for all reporting personnel. Conduct determination-of-need and cost benefit studies for proposed new programs, equipment and services. Recommend improvements in the institution's facilities through renovation of structures, replacement of equipment based on inspections, consideration of institutional goals and needs. Meet with staff to identify problem areas, develop improvement methods and evaluate programs toward achieving goals and objectives. Analyze costs and work schedules; set priorities; expedite operations and repairs. Make job requirements and goals for each position clear to employees and provide sufficient training to achieve the desired level of competency; document evidence of competence on a continuing basis.
• Regulatory Compliance- Maintain proper documentation of all assigned safety, maintenance, and operations policies, procedures and schematics. Monitor and communicate compliance with specification codes and hospital standards. Establish departmental policies and procedures and approve changes recommended by departmental personnel. Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety, environmental protection and fire protection regulations and standards, as well as TJC and JCAHO accreditation requirements. Spot check work to ensure that workmanship meets standards and that safety and building regulations are complied with. Establish and administer a preventative maintenance program. Determine and enforce policies and procedures. Manage attendance at required CCHMC's training sessions, including radiation safety, laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, and OSHA. Adhere to and enforce all safe work practices and policies in the department. Enforce compliance with Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Communication- Implement schedules and recommend action which will ensure that services are regularly and conveniently available to meet the needs of CCHMC patients. Report items to Assistant Vice President Facilities affecting or potentially affecting proper operation of plant and equipment. Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families. Establish departmental policies and procedures for area of responsibility and approve changes recommended by departmental personnel. Communicate to others Cincinnati Children's mission, goals and values. Provide education to personnel, patients or family through structured presentations and unstructured interactions while performing tests or resolving technical questions.
• Planning and Coordination- May coordinate patient room refurbishing with Nursing and Plant Engineering crafts. Maintain proper scheduling of personnel and procurement of material to perform cost-effective maintenance and repair for area of responsibility. Meet with staff to identify problem areas, develop improvement methods and evaluate programs toward achieving goals and objectives. Capital projects and renovations. Perform other duties as assigned. May review timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information. May direct the day-to-day operation and repair of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Technical- Participate in the interview and selection process of new employees. Conduct determination-of-need and cost benefit studies for proposed new programs, equipment and services. Acquire and interpret maintenance data to determine appropriate schedules for the upkeep of plant finishes. Interview contractors to receive and analyze bids, including blueprint analysis of proposed changes; submit and recommend bids to administration based on economics and feasibility. Assist in evaluation of bids being submitted by outside contractors. Recommend improvements in the institution's facilities through renovation of structures, replacement of equipment based on inspections, consideration of institutional goals and needs. Administer and direct programs on all utilities and their distribution systems. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars and implement this knowledge into the Building Maintenance department. Identify service areas, plan approaches for improvement activities, design new processes with specifications and expectations against which success can be measured, systematically measure collected data, assess performance overtime, improve and redesign processes based on the evaluation, and reassess continuously.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: Bachelor of Engineering
• 7+ years related experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Preferred: Experience in healthcare
• Preferred: Professional Engineering License

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Burnet Campus

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Building Maintenance

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status
$111,155.20 - $142,043.20

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability