Maintenance Manager responsibilities include infrastructure and utility management, human resource management, space allocation, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight. Activities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Essentia Health mission and will contribute toward the overall organizational priorities and objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in facilities management, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep commitment to maintaining high standards of care in a healthcare setting. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with onsite administrator, clinical leadership, patients, co-workers, and others.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage daily operations of maintenance staff, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive maintenance plans, schedules, and preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance, safety, and regulatory compliance, including OSHA, Joint Commission, and local building codes.
Oversee maintenance and repair of all equipment, systems, and facilities, including regular inspections and prompt response to emergencies.
Coordinate facility projects and vendor activities, providing project review and support such as Infection Control Risk Assessments and Life Safety measures.
Develop and manage maintenance budgets, including forecasting, expense tracking, and cost control.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, asset management, work orders, inspections, and repairs.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of facility operations while minimizing disruption to patient care.
Provide regular reports on maintenance performance to senior leadership.
Actively participate in applicable healthcare engineering associations to stay current on best practices.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Compensation Range:
$80,995.20 - $121,492.80Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
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