Facility Operations Associate Manager

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Fac Opns-Acad-Tucson-Corp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.

Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf and original Southwest-inspired dining.

Banner Health is seeking an Associate Manager to join the team at Banner University Medical Center Tucson. This dynamic role focuses on strengthening infrastructure reliability, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patients, and supporting ongoing accreditation readiness. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team committed to making BUMC Tucson an exceptional place for patients to heal and play a key role in bringing that vision to life. This role covers several facilities in Southern Arizona.

Schedule: 7AM to 330PM working Monday through Friday. Two week call rotation every 3 months is required for this role.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for daily plant operations, development and construction support, maintenance and trade operations, and regulatory and compliance, which includes workflow and operational integrity of the facility and it’s equipment. This position supervises the assigned department staff ensuring all tasks are completed timely and accurately, lending expertise when needed.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Hires, trains, and conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for staff. Participates in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met and maintains department, system, regulatory, and compliance standards for all assigned responsibilities and equipment.

2. Assists the Senior Manager or Area Director in working with department personnel on departmental budgetary planning and management for budgetary control, cost projections, and feasibility for all related activities and projects.

3. Ensures regulatory compliance with work standards, codes, and safety regulations for each facility assigned. Develops and implements processes to maintain compliance in all regulatory and operational areas of responsibility.

4. Evaluates and resolves complex utility infrastructure, personnel, facilities maintenance/repair, regulatory, and operational issues. Makes recommendations to department management on facility improvements and solutions.

5. Interacts and collaborates extensively with facility leaders, medical staff, and department management to implement system, regulatory, facility, and departmental initiatives, needs, and goals. Supports and assists project management related to strategic and regulatory initiatives and operational objectives.

6. Assists with facility and regulatory initiatives, application reviews, and beta testing of facility and regulatory management applications and processes. Conducts facility and regulatory vendor reviews and evaluates workflows. Provides recommendations for facility applications, vendor workflows, regulatory processes, and operational processes.

7. Reviews all facility and regulatory documentation for accuracy, correct inspection frequency and completeness. Ensure that all documentation is uploaded into the CMMS and compliance manager software platforms as required for each facility assigned in a timely manner.

8. Works independently and generally reports to an Area Senior Manager or Director. Develops and implements protocols for facility and regulatory compliance of all assigned areas of responsibility including infrastructure, utilities management, fire life safety, maintenance, and code compliance using sound independent decision making. This position ensures the operational integrity of assigned regulatory and facility responsibilities. Must be able to respond to rapidly changing and escalating emergent situations with the ability to lead, give direction quickly, and provide sound decision making in highly stressful situations. This position is accountable for decisions that impact an entire facility. The span of control is dependent on the situation and ranges from a single department to an entire facility. This position has defined control and responsibility of regulatory, operational, and capital budgetary responsibilities. (Individual regulatory budgetary responsibilities range from $1M - $13M/year. Individual capital budgetary responsibilities range from $250K - $10M/year). Customers for this position are any patient, visitor, staff, physician, or any individual that accesses or uses the facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Three to five years of progressive experience maintaining facility services, fire/life safety equipment and programs and at least one year of leadership experience.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and possess a working knowledge of fire, life safety and building codes, materials and standards, regulatory agencies and requirements. Basic knowledge of computers, including standard office software programs. Effective written and verbal communication skills and basic mathematical skills.

Must be able to read, understand and work from blueprints. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strongly prefer an associate’s degree in facility management or related field. Three or more years of previous supervisory experience. Certified Healthcare Facility Manager. Certified Facility Manager.

Any applicable healthcare or industry related certifications or credentials.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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