Assistant Director, Healthcare Facilities & Safety

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL, seeks an Assistant Director of Facilities to oversee building maintenance, grounds, clinical engineering, safety programs, and renovations. You will supervise teams, coordinate external contractors, and ensure safe, compliant operations supporting patient care.

The role emphasizes readiness for inspections, maintenance of critical hospital infrastructure, safety planning, and effective management of maintenance staff and budgets.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain readiness for unannounced inspections by groups like CIHQ, OSHA, 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

Administrative

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Facilities Management

Business Administration

Job description

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL, seeks an Assistant Director of Facilities to oversee building maintenance, grounds, clinical engineering, safety programs, and renovations. You will supervise teams, coordinate external contractors, and ensure safe, compliant operations supporting patient care.

The role emphasizes readiness for inspections, maintenance of critical hospital infrastructure, safety planning, and effective management of maintenance staff and budgets.