Facilities Supervisor supervises and coordinates the day-to-day maintenance and support of buildings, grounds, and facilities systems. Oversees staff installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management. Being a Facilities Supervisor tracks work orders and ensures work follows established service and quality standards for completion. Schedules and supervises preventative maintenance, painting, or carpentry projects. Additionally, Facilities Supervisor maintains a safe and effective working environment that complies with regulations and laws. May coordinate work to be completed by contractors and skilled trades. Typically requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Facilities Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Facilities Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision.
Facilities Director directs the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of an organization's facilities and properties. Develops and monitors budgets and approves contracts to meet current and future needs. Being a Facilities Director oversees all building operations, including repairs, refurbishments, and the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, plumbing, and waste management systems. Evaluates and selects contractors for facility projects and delivery of services. Additionally, Facilities Director ensures building operations meet service standards and comply with all local laws and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to functional management. The Facilities Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Facilities Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
The Healthcare Facilities Support Services Director areas supervised may include laundry, housekeeping, food services, safety, facilities, and maintenance. Oversees the health care facility's support services departments. Being a Healthcare Facilities Support Services Director develops, implements, and administers the effective, efficient, and safe operation of nonclinical support activities. Manages the development and administration of the provider organization's policies and procedures as they pertain to support services. In addition, Healthcare Facilities Support Services Director may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Healthcare Facilities Support Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Working as a Healthcare Facilities Support Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience.
Facilities Senior Supervisor supervises and coordinates the day-to-day maintenance and support of buildings, grounds, and facilities systems. Oversees staff installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management. Being a Facilities Senior Supervisor tracks work orders and ensures work follows established service and quality standards for completion. Schedules and supervises preventative maintenance, painting, or carpentry projects. Additionally, Facilities Senior Supervisor maintains a safe and effective working environment that complies with regulations and laws. Coordinates work to be completed by contractors and skilled trades. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Facilities Senior Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Facilities Senior Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
Facilities Planner I plans building or refurbishment projects focused on effectively utilizing spaces and resources to support the organization's physical facility and space needs. Conducts evaluations of current facilities to assess short-term and long-term space needs and produce feasibility studies. Being a Facilities Planner I prepares and reviews designs, layout plans, specifications, and standards that comply with building regulations, industry best practices, and organizational requirements. Estimates costs for labor, materials, and services. Additionally, Facilities Planner I generates, monitors, and updates project plans and timelines with task details, deliverables, and status updates. Coordinates construction and installation processes and expedites delivery of materials required by projects. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Facilities Planner I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Facilities Planner I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.