Assistant Director Facilities Management

Jackson Hospital and Clinic; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery, Alabama seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Facilities to oversee building maintenance, grounds, clinical engineering, safety programs, and renovations. You will supervise technicians and contractors, ensuring regulatory readiness and overall safe patient care environments.

The role emphasizes leadership of facility maintenance teams, adherence to health-care regulations, and coordination of budget and project activities to support hospital

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain readiness for unannounced inspections by groups like CIHQ, OSHA, and NFPA.
• Operations & Maintenance: Oversee repair and upkeep of 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.

Skills

Building codes

Life safety codes

Administrative skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

#6320

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Job Requirements

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.

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.

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