Maintenance/Facility Manager (Pacific Islands) - Planate Management Group, LLC

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance/Facility Manager to oversee the upkeep and operations of hospitals located on various insular islands. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing each hospital’s unique situation, equipment, and work order systems, developing and implementing customized preventative maintenance plans, and providing ongoing support and training to hospital staff.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Travel to insular islands to assess each hospital’s situation, equipment, and manpower.
• Develop customized preventative maintenance plans for each hospital across multiple locations, including Palau, Guam, Saipan, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Majuro, Ebeye, and American Samoa.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tools, supplies, work orders, and task assignments.
• Train hospital staff on the maintenance plans and SOPs.
• Conduct follow-up visits to evaluate progress and make necessary adjustments.
•  Assist in reviewing and developing grant proposals for maintenance projects.
• Provide ongoing facility-related guidance and support to hospital staff.

General Requirements:

• Must be able to climb stairs without assistance

• ·         Possess a valid US passport and driver’s license

  ·         Ability and willingness to travel extensively in different locations such as Palau, Guam, Saipan, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Majuro, Ebeye, and American Samoa.

  ·         Hold a recognized four-year degree in engineering, a related technical field, or business management

  ·         A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management/repair, including atleast 3 years of experience in hospital or medical facilities maintenance

  ·         Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  ·         Excellent listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively, particularly with staff for whom English is a second language

  ·         Strong written communication skills

  ·         Proven ability to earn the confidence and cooperation of staff at various locations

  ·         Experience in Pacific Islands or tribal areas is highly preferred

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.  

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!