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Nashville, Tennessee, Organization: Business Administration Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the activities of the Facility Services Department to provide repair, maintenance, and security services necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the hospital and other facilities, and to maintain a comfortable, secure and efficient physical environment for patients, employees, medical staff and the public, in accordance with policies, procedures, standards and practices set forth by the company, the State Department of Public Health and other local, community, and governmental agencies. Also administers construction/renovation projects. Directs and manages the Environmental Services Department in such a way to maintain the hospital’s environment in a sanitary, attractive and orderly condition. . PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS “Medium Work” category requiring exertion up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 of force frequently and/or up to 10 of force continually to move objects. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting: Remaining in seated position – Frequent Standing: Remaining on one’s feet without moving. – Frequent Walking: Moving about on foot. – Frequent Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device – Occasional Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another – Occasional Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device. – Occasional Carrying over 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device. – Occasional Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.

– Not Applicable Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or maneuvering self, patient and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces – Not Applicable Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles – Occasional Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. – Occasional Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees. – Occasional Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. – Not Applicable Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders. – Occasional Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders. – Not Applicable Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders. – Not Applicable Fingering: Picking, pinching, gripping, working primarily with fingers requiring fine manipulation. – Not Applicable Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands. – Not Applicable Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.

– Continuous Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision. – Continuous Auditory: Perceiving the variances of sounds, tones and pitches and able to focus on single source of auditory information – Continuous Smell: Ability to detect and identify odors. – Not Applicable Feeling: Ability to perceive size, shape, temperature, texture by touch with fingertips. – Not Applicable Taste: Ability to detect quality, texture, consistency and taste of prepared foods/quality control. – Not Applicable Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area. – Not Applicable Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in VUMC’s Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry. – Not Applicable Working in high, exposed places – Not Applicable Electrical current – Not Applicable Odor – Not Applicable Mist – Not Applicable Proximity to moving mechanical parts – Not Applicable Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses. – Occasional Radiation: May be exposed to occupational radiation, requiring enrollment in VUMC’s Radiation Safety Program which includes training, use of personal protective equipment with lead shielding, and personal dose monitoring. – Not Applicable Climate: Ability to withstand exposure to atmospheric extremes including heat, cold, humidity, and barometric pressure changes. – Not Applicable Dust – Not Applicable Vibration: Subject to oscillating movement.

– Not Applicable Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both hands. – Not Applicable Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Implements strategies for a sub function with direct impact to the function results.
* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves highly complex business issues that are often unprecedented that have immediate impact on own sub-function or entity and wider implications to the organization.
* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies expertise within professional/technical area and uses advanced business knowledge to develop objectives.
* Team Interaction: Leads a sub-function serving the organization at large or across one or more entity(s). Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: – Develops Self and Others: Acts upon constructive feedback from all levels of the organization and initiates strategies to develop talent in others. – Builds and Maintains Relationships: Leverages relationships and insight to forecast potential future needs and influence delivery of work to exceed expectations.

– Communicates Effectively: Anticipates difference audience concerns, styles and finds mutually beneficial solutions across conflicting and sensitive issues. Delivering Excellent Services: – Serves Others with Compassion: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of broad-based issues and considers the interests of others to improve satisfaction of services. – Solves Complex Problems: Critically evaluates complex information and identifies trends/risks to make recommendations to improve processes across areas. – Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing feedback and development discussions to motivate and support team members to maximize performance. Ensuring High Quality: – Performs Excellent Work: Anticipates problems or obstacles which may interfere with quality standards and develops plants to ensure area’s quality standards are met. – Ensures Continuous Improvement: Routinely draws upon valuable learning from others, past experiences, and new information to determine key opportunities. – Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Develops appropriate corrective actions for unsafe environments in order to ensure operational and safety compliance. Managing Resources Effectively: – Demonstrates Accountability: Identifies potential obstacles to goal achievement and develops solutions to address those obstacles. – Stewards Organizational Resources: Creates the appropriate systems and processes to effectively manage resources. – Makes Data Driven Decisions: Applies in-depth knowledge of data to recommend and implement new approaches to improve decision making capabilities.

Fostering Innovation: – Generates New Ideas: Identifies opportunities and leads development of new initiatives that create value across areas. – Applies Technology: Creates the energy and drive for self/others to identify and leverage technology in new, innovative ways to drive greater efficiencies. – Adapts to Change: Anticipates the change process and clearly communicates impact on others/own team(s), assisting them in embracing the change. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 7 years Education: Bachelor’s For a copy of the physical requirements of this position to determine if you can perform the duties with or without an accommodation or to request an accommodation, please contact VUMC Employee Relations at 615-343-4759 or employeerelations. vumc@vumc. org .

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