Associate Manager Facility Operations

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health Tucson seeks an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to oversee daily plant operations, development and construction support, maintenance and regulatory compliance across the campus. You will supervise staff, manage workflow, ensure safety and efficiency, and support budgeting while coordinating with leadership on strategic projects.

The role requires experience maintaining facility services, fire/life safety programs, blueprints reading, and at least one year of leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Three to five years of progressive experience maintaining facility services, fire/life safety equipment and programs and at least one year of leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and possess a working knowledge of fire, life safety and building codes, materials and standards, regulatory agencies and requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Strongly prefer an associate’s degree in facility management or related field. Three or more years of previous supervisory experience. Certified Healthcare Facility Manager. Certified Facility Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily plant operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe and efficient facility performance.
• Supervises staff, manages workflow, and ensures all work meets organizational and compliance standards.
• Supports budgeting, resolves operational issues, and collaborates with leadership on projects and initiatives.

Job description

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Fac Opns-Acad-Tucson-Corp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.

Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one‑of‑a‑kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf and original Southwest‑inspired dining.

This role oversees daily plant operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe and efficient facility performance. It supervises staff, manages workflow, and ensures all work meets organizational and compliance standards. The position supports budgeting, resolves operational issues, and collaborates with leadership on projects and initiatives. It also maintains accurate documentation and leads responses to urgent situations with strong decision‑making.

Schedule

Monday through Friday working 7AM to 330PM at BUMC Tucson. Participate in an on‑call rotation for two weeks approximately every 3–4 months, with weekend coverage as needed.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally‑recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you’ll find many options for contributing to our award‑winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for daily plant operations, development and construction support, maintenance and trade operations, and regulatory and compliance, which includes workflow and operational integrity of the facility and it’s equipment. This position supervises the assigned department staff ensuring all tasks are completed timely and accurately, lending expertise when needed.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Hires, trains, and conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for staff. Participates in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met and maintains department, system,regulatory,and compliance standards for all assigned responsibilities and equipment.

2. Assists the Senior Manager or Area Director in working with department personnel on departmental budgetary planning and management for budgetary control, cost projections, and feasibility for all related activities and projects.

3. Ensuresregulatorycompliance with work standards, codes, and safety regulations for each facility assigned. Develops and implements processes to maintain compliance in allregulatory and operationalareas of responsibility.

4. Evaluates and resolves complex utility infrastructure, personnel, facilities maintenance/repair,regulatory , and operational issues. Makes recommendations to department management on facility improvements and solutions.

5. Interacts and collaborates extensively with facility leaders, medical staff, and department management to implement system,regulatory , facility, and departmental initiatives, needs, and goals. Supports and assists project management related to strategicand regulatoryinitiatives and operational objectives.

6. Assists with facilityand regulatoryinitiatives, application reviews, and beta testing of facilityand regulatorymanagement applications and processes. Conducts facility and regulatoryvendor reviews and evaluates workflows. Provides recommendations for facility applications, vendor workflows,regulatory processes,and operational processes.
   

7. Reviews all facility and regulatory documentation for accuracy, correct inspection frequency and completeness. Ensure that all documentation is uploaded into the CMMS and compliance manager software platforms as required for each facility assigned in a timely manner.

8. Works independently and generally reports to an Area Senior Manager or Director. Develops and implements protocols for facilityand regulatorycompliance of all assigned areas of responsibility including infrastructure, utilities management, fire life safety, maintenance, and code compliance using sound independent decision making. This position ensures the operational integrity of assignedregulatory and facilityresponsibilities. Must be able to respond to rapidly changing and escalating emergent situations with the ability to lead, give direction quickly, and provide sound decision making in highly stressful situations. This position is accountable for decisions that impact an entire facility. The span of control is dependent on the situation and ranges from a single department to an entire facility. This position has defined control and responsibility ofregulatory,operational, and capital budgetary responsibilities. (Individualregulatorybudgetary responsibilities range from $1M - $13M/year. Individual capital budgetary responsibilities range from $250K - $10M/year). Customers for this position are any patient, visitor, staff, physician, or any individual that accesses or uses the facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Three to five years of progressive experience maintaining facility services, fire/life safety equipment and programs and at least one year of leadership experience.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and possess a working knowledge of fire, life safety and building codes, materials and standards, regulatory agencies and requirements. Basic knowledge of computers, including standard office software programs. Effective written and verbal communication skills and basic mathematical skills.

Must be able to read, understand and work from blueprints. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strongly prefer an associate’s degree in facility management or related field. Three or more years of previous supervisory experience. Certified Healthcare Facility Manager. Certified Facility Manager.

Any applicable healthcare or industry related certifications or credentials.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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