Company Overview
Since the 1970s, Chicago Family Health Center (CFHC) has become the primary care medical home for thousands of Chicagoans, including some of the city's most vulnerable populations. As an award winning, nationally recognized leading voice for community health centers, CFHC has played a vital role in providing access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities throughout Chicago. We are a federally qualified community health center that has six locations: South Chicago, East Side, Roseland, Pullman, Chicago Lawn and Chicago Vocational Career Academy (CVCA). Our highly skilled doctors and medical staff are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients. We recognize the vital role CFHC plays not only in our patient’s health, but also as an essential resource that strengthens the communities we serve, which has established CFHC as a premier provider of choice and we welcome you to join our team.

We actively seeking an innovative and experienced Facilities Manager, Under the general supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Facilities Manager will be responsible for management and coordination of all environmental care projects/functions within all Chicago Family Health Center (CFHC) facilities, events, renovations, including but not limited to repairs to all sites. Responsibilities include the regular inspection of facilities for repair and maintenance purposes, the planning of work required, and estimates of material costs and man hours required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages and oversees the planning, operation, repair, and maintenance of heating / cooling, electrical, emergency power, fire protection systems, plumbing, grounds and carpentry of all properties.
• Provides thought leadership and partnership for the strategic planning and maintenance of all properties.
• Responsible for the environment of care and all of its major components: Life Safety, safety, Security, Hazardous materials and wastes, emergency preparedness, medical equipment and utility systems.
• Identifies and recommends changes and improvements within the facilities to be consistent with appropriate codes and authorities to ensure safe operation.
• Ensures compliance in conjunction with Compliance and Risk Manager, federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agency standards and guidelines for facilities operations.
• Manages relationships with contractors for short- and long-term assignments as appropriate. Provides leadership and management for the Facility staff and contract provider.
• Develops, implements and maintains an emergency preparedness management plan.
• Assists with new site development which includes working with contractors and architects to insure that timelines and budgets are met. Coordinates construction, remodeling and renovation projects to include managing and communicating scheduled utility interruptions, and ensuring that contractual provisions and construction schedules are met (as applicable), satisfy standards of Chicago Family Health Center and government regulations and codes.
• Ensures utility systems and equipment are adequate to support the health care services that are being provided and that utility system redundancy plans, and emergency procedures are developed and implemented in event of failure. Manages all upgrades for all sites as necessary.
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience as a facilities manager or similar position. Includes one (1) year of supervisory experience in mechanical and electrical engineering, and / or HVAC.
• Previous experience within community-based health or health care industry is a plus.
• Working knowledge of LEED Certified type buildings and project management of new and renovation experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes / regulations pertaining to assigned equipment and operations.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in electricity, plumbing, HVAC, steam fitting, soldering, carpentry, fabricating and grounds keeping.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, prioritization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare building construction.
• Strong desire to help people specifically with patient interactions.
• Ability to mentor other Team Members in their area of expertise.
• Must have computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and the principles of project planning software.
• Knowledge of building materials and their use in the maintenance and repair of CFHC facilities.
• Ability to supervise workers at multiple work sites.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Employee/Employer Contribution)
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-term & Long-term Disability plus Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401 (k) including employer match
• Vacation/PTO/Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development

Equal Opportunity:

Chicago Family Health Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation.