Job Description
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing; supervising and supporting required maintenance or construction. This role is responsible for maintaining the proper coverage for the area of responsibility. As directed by leadership, the Operations Supervisor must satisfy the requirements of the Medical Center. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the organization of work, customer satisfaction, supervision of employees, staff development, process improvement and problem solving in the delivery of services. Effectively interact with customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Principal Responsibilities:
Supervises and supports required maintenance or construction. Maintains the proper coverage for the area of responsibility.
Plans and assigns work to staff, following-up on work completion and productivity issues.
Facilitates the continuing training of the staff as required by regulatory agencies and as needed to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
Primarily responsible for the twenty-four (24) hour planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the daily operations of assigned facilities at various locations on-site or off-site and occasional back-up responsibility for management when not on-site.
Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards and licensure requirements. Maintains staff compliance with medical center policies, procedures and protocols.
Works collaboratively with various departments including Environmental Health and Safety, Comparative Medicine, Sponsored Research & Funds Administration and Plant Operations to ensure regulatory compliance for audits, city inspections, and medical center requirements.
Collaborates with management in cross-functional process improvement, collaborative teamwork, open communication and problem solving to ensure the effective coordination and integration of services within and between units.
Reports and escalates operational challenges to management to ensure timely resolution and minimize adverse customer tensions.
Participates on committees such as department Policies and Procedures, Job Descriptions, Construction, and Hazardous Waste.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma/GED - Required
Assoc. Degree/College Diploma, Engineering or other related field - Preferred
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering or other related field -Preferred
Work Experience:
5 years of direct experience with the trade work of the area of responsibility in a healthcare facility. Specific knowledge/experience/skills of building system operations and maintenance. Experience in one of the following disciplines: Plant Operations, MEP, Industrial, Utility, or Power Plant experience, Research or Healthcare construction - Required
3 years Prior Supervisory, leadership or Foreman’s experience -Preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
Plant Operations: Electric: Journeymen electrician license Upon Hire - Required
Plant Operations: HVAC: Universal EPA Certification Upon Hire - Required
Research: Certified Building Manager Upon Hire - Required
Research: Certified Project Manager Upon Hire - Required
Plant Operations: City of Los Angeles Boiler Operator’s License -Preferred
Plant Operations: Building Operations Certification-Preferred
Plant Operations: Medical Gas Maintenance Certification -Preferred
Travel Requirements:
50% Research Facilities Operations - Travel between on-site and off-site research locations
Valid Driver's License Required:
For use of two department vehicles that may need to be driven from time to time.
May require travel between on-site and off-site research locations
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)