Vanguard Resources, Inc., (VRI),  an Industry-Leading Facilities Management company, has an immediate opening to hire an experienced full-time, salaried/exempt, Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Manager for our Client’s facility at Nacogdoches Medical Center in beautiful, Nacogdoches, Texas. 

Why THIS Opportunity?????

- $8k SIGN ON BONUS

- Competitive annual salary & annual Bonus eligibility (quarterly payouts)

- Relocation assistance with possible paid temp housing 

- NO Local or State Income Tax in TEXAS

- Smaller Sized Facility: hospital size: 140 patient-beds; 190k sq ft facility

- Work Life Balance

- City with a 'slower' pace - no more long commutes or sitting in traffic for hours

- Quaint Town -  Nacogdoches, TX is one of the TOP 20 places to live in Texas and it's been rated as one of the top 12 'small cities' in the state of Texas!

- Working for Vanguard, you are never on an "Island"; you have an entire team of support & leadership behind you, every step of the way!

Are you looking for your next career move from a Manager to a Director; upward mobility opportunities? This Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Manager oversees operations of the facilities/maintenance department on behalf of Vanguard Resources, to ensure alignment of mission, values, and objectives of the organization.  The Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Manager will also serve as the site’s 'Safety Officer'.

- SHARED SCOPE  - VRI needs Leadership, Technical expertise & Regulatory Compliance oversight of the maintenance dept and staff (staff provided by the Hospital) - no recruiting/hiring of staff, etc.

IMPORTANT: This Healthcare facility may require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination for all staff; note: religious /medical exemptions may be granted in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Other VRI benefit programs:

• • Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program,
    • If PTO goes unused – PTO ‘cash-out’ options available after 1 year of service (per policy)
  • 401k retirement program, with Employer Matching - immediately vested!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
    • If enrolled:
      • Access to Hospital(s) with direct negotiated contract= Zero balance billed services; $0 dollars required by patient
      • Virtual Doctor via secure App
  • Long & Short-Term Disability programs available
  • Availability for employee paid ancillary benefits, via payroll deduction
  • Basic Life Insurance (paid); option for additional Life Insurance on self & dependents
  • Certifications & other Training & Development programs
  • Education/Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Path/Growth Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:    The Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Manager/Director develops, implements, and aligns operational goals to the strategic direction of the organization as well as the Client strategic plans. The Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Manager/Director ensures safe and efficient operations in compliance with applicable regulatory and safety guidelines while maintaining an impeccable commitment to excellence. The Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Manager/Director exemplifies and drives a customer centric philosophy that highlights both internal and external relationships; identifies customer needs/expectations and strives to exceed them with efficient, safe and compliant operations.

Responsibilities - Facilities Operations:

• • Develops strategic and operational plans and executes policies
  • Develops departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with regulations, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements and objectives
  • May determine the qualifications and competence of staff to provide offered services, ensures orientation, in-service training, and continued education
  • Manages departmental turnover and maintains high employee and patient satisfaction
  • Prepares budgets and ensures compliance with allocated finding
  • Maintains external relations related to Facilities Management including government relations, local, State and Federal regulatory agencies, TJC, insurance carriers, and others as needed
  • Coordinates internal/external audits including CMS, The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory compliance site visits
  • Maintains partnerships and customer relations with Client administration, Vanguard Leadership, Safety & Emergency Management, Landscaping, Fire Systems and other departments to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the buildings and grounds
  • Ensures that facilities follow applicable regulatory requirements and that compliance with regulatory requirements are documented appropriately
  • Develops and implements policy and procedures which guide and support the provisions of services and meets all productivity plans
  • Recommends requirements for space, equipment, financial and human resources needs and participates in the selection of outside sources for needed services; deploys resources to best meet business goals and to maintain efficient and safe daily facilities operations; Ensures that facilities are maintained, secured, renovated and constructed according to departmental/organizational policies, procedures, plans and initiatives
  • Assists with the development of and ensures compliance with departmental budgets, including capital, operating and construction budgets and consults with all necessary department involved
  • Safety and related partners in plan development, funding and execution of additional services, hospital moves and large projects
  • May review and authorize purchase requests to ensure service agreements are met and maintenance services follow procedures and budgets.
  • Establishes and champions a safe work environment by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees
  • Oversees major infrastructure repair and renovations projects by identifying and managing vendors/contractors, including bid process, contract compliance, and vendor/contractor performance; acts as the liaison for all remodeling, renovation and construction projects as it relates to product standards, design standards, scheduling shut-downs and system interruptions
  • Troubleshoot problems and resolve issues with internal customers, vendors, and internal partners

  Leadership:

  • Provide strong leadership particularly in the areas of facilities management, risk reduction, performance metrics, work process efficacy and efficiency, performance, and the pursuit of excellence utilizing FM Programs
  • Lead and guide lead(s) to obtain optimal performance and operational excellence
  • Ensures appropriate staffing coverage to support safe and efficient plant operations
  • Interface with all unit operations, leadership and the line organization in order to administer programs, procedures, and ensures compliance
  • Represents the company with internal and external customers
  • Display customer centric philosophy that highlights both internal and external relationships; identify customer needs/expectations and strives to exceed them
  • Drives service excellence in daily operations and customer interactions

More about Vanguard Resources:

Founded in 1996, Vanguard Resources, Inc. had one shared goal - to develop a facilities management company in which people, knowledge, skill, integrity, and commitment are the key elements. For over 25 years now, Vanguard Resources has had continued success “Turning Support in to Solutions” – by transforming the relationship between Facilities and the Customer, into a strategic, service-oriented partnership! We have assembled a management team with more than 160 years of combined experience in integrated facilities management. We are still a family-owned and family-run business – our dedicated resources, extensive expertise and family-feel/family-oriented culture is what sets us apart!

EOE: Vanguard Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Qualifications - Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

License/Certification:

• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) preferred not required

Experience:

• (5) - (7)+ years’ experience in healthcare facilities management required
• 5+ years in leadership/supervisory role required
• Knowledge and experience with The Joint Commission (TJC), NFPA, state and federal regulations for healthcare facilities required
• (2)  years’ minimum experience in a acute healthcare system required

Competencies:

• Computer skills - Proficiency in basic MS Office programs and web-based work order systems.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of plant operations systems.
• Problem solving: Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyze information skillfully.
• Planning/organizing: Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, including technology, tools, and processes.
• Strong analytical abilities for understanding and interpreting building system documents, prints and layouts are required.
• Critical thinking skills: Ability to gather, synthesize, analyze information to objectively draw conclusions, make reasonable decisions and provide solutions and communicate the situation, action and result clearly and concisely.
• Decisive judgment: Ability to assess situations or circumstances and draw sound and objective conclusions.
• Accountability: Ability to take responsibility for action and results.
• Ability to delegate tasks, follow-up on assigned tasks and report on progress of work?
• Ability to train others on technical components, applicable regulations, and internal procedures to ensure efficient and safe plant operations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision