Mechanical Superintendent - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

PCSI - Professional Contract Services, Inc
Todmorden
2 weeks ago
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PCSI is looking for a Mechanical Superintendent to join the team at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth! The Mechanical Superintendent supervises the projects and maintenance services performed by subcontractors to ensure that the work meets the specifications of the contract and complies with OSHA standards. This position is also responsible for reviewing subcontractor proposals, maintaining contractor schedules, and conducting orientation and training on procedures for new subcontractors.


Because this role oversees subcontract work in a hospital, familiarity with infection control and construction practices in a healthcare facility is ideal for this role.


This position reports directly to the Subcontract Manager, serving as a technical advisor and working closely to provide reports, findings, and evaluations to government officials.


Typical hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, but the ability to respond to emergency calls at any time of the day or week is required.


Benefits Include

  • Annual bonus of up to 6%
  • 21 days of PTO per year, in addition to all federal holidays.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier.
  • 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.

Who We Are

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.


What You’ll Do As Mechanical Superintendent

  • Supervises and directs the activities designed to measure and improve the accuracy and effectiveness of work performed by the contractors, in agreement with PCSI, to ensure contract compliance.
  • Supervise routine maintenance services, mechanical and construction projects performed by sub-contractors.
  • Maintain contractor schedules, data and information flow; conduct comprehensive inspections to check for completion of work performed by all sub-contractors. Ensure contract specifications are met and provide recommendations for action or procedural revisions where standards are not met.
  • Work in conjunction with Subcontracts Manager to prepare reports, findings and evaluations of work progress; complete daily reports and submit to the appropriate government official.
  • Review, interpret and validate sub-contractor work proposals, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA), Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) and outage requests.
  • Conduct sub-contractor orientation; provide training for new and existing contractors on proper procedures and other essential information specified by contract as required.
  • Maintain close working relationship with each organization to ensure that all manufacturer’s recommendations of preventive maintenance, testing, and repair is in full compliance.
  • Submittal of weekly comprehensive report derived from documentation obtained from each sub-contractor that establishes full compliance of contract.
  • Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings. Serve as a technical advisor for the Sub-contract Manager.
  • Adhere to the company rules, technical procedures, and safety policies as may be communicated verbally or in writing.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


What You’ll Need

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • 3-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance work in large commercial and/or light industrial settings required.
  • 3-4 years of HVAC experience required, familiarity with direct digital control systems preferred.
  • Experience in pricing and estimating of projects required.
  • General knowledge of containments, infection control, and construction practices for a health care facility preferred.
  • Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably Maximo.
  • Ability to use RS Means cost estimating preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • General knowledge of containments, infection control, and construction practices for a health care facility.
  • Thorough knowledge of safety practices as related to mechanical maintenance.
  • Thorough knowledge of support service procedures, systems and equipment.
  • Thorough knowledge of contracts and resolving contract compliance issues.
  • Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent mathematical skills and proficiency in the use of MS Excel.
  • Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate project work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, hospital staff and government officials.
  • Ability to follow directions, understand work rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team member.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Other Requirements

  • Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
  • Ability to be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors. Subject to hazards associated with working in a health care environment that may cause personal harm; diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, common colds, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.
  • Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays, and respond to after-hours emergency calls.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% locally.
  • Possess valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.
  • If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

All veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!


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