Assistant Director Facilities Management

jacksonhospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital seeks an Assistant Director of Facilities to oversee building maintenance, grounds, clinical engineering, safety programs, and renovations, ensuring a safe environment for patient care. You will lead technicians and outside contractors, supervise staff, and assist in budget and regulatory readiness to support continuous health-care compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in facilities operations with supervisory experience, preferably in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 5 years facilities operations experience, with 3+ in supervision/management, healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and life safety codes; strong admin and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory readiness for inspections by CIHQ, OSHA, and NFPA.
• Oversee maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems.
• Lead safety committees and coordinate disaster management drills.
• Supervise and train facility maintenance staff and external vendors.
• Assist with operating budgets and capital projects cost-control.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Life safety codes

Administrative skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Facilities Management / related field

Job description

The Assistant Director supports the Director of Facilities or Plant Operations by managing building maintenance, grounds, clinical engineering, safety programs, and physical renovations. Oversees daily building operations, safety compliance, and physical plant maintenance to ensure a safe environment for patient care. Assists Director in maintaining continuous readiness for health-care regulations and manage teams of technicians and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain readiness for unannounced inspections by groups like CIHQ, OSHA, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
• Operations & Maintenance: Oversee the repair and upkeep of critical hospital infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems.
• Safety & Emergency Management: Lead safety committees, coordinate disaster management plans, and run emergency preparedness drills.
• Staff Leadership: Supervise, train, and evaluate facility maintenance staff and outside vendors.
• Budget Management: Assist with operating budgets, capital improvement projects, and cost-control tracking.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 5 years of facilities operations experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Skills: Knowledge of building codes, life safety codes, and strong administrative and problem-solving abilities.