DIR - SUPPORT SVCS

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Liberty Hill (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) seeks a Director of Maintenance at Meridell Achievement Center to lead skilled trades, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure Life Safety compliance across a 134-bed psychiatric residential program north-west of Austin.

The role requires 3–5 years of management experience, knowledge of Joint Commission standards, and strong leadership to coordinate a maintenance team and outside vendors.

Qualifications

• Degree in facility management or related field preferred; or equivalent in related experience.
• 3-5 years related experience, at least one year of management experience.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation, reading blueprints, Life Safety Code and OSHA regulations; Title 22 and Title 24 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations for buildings and grounds to ensure safety and reliability.
• Plan and supervise preventive maintenance activities and staffing.
• Provide training to maintenance staff and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Facility management degree or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.

Website: www.meridell.com

Your Impact

The Director of Support Services performs a variety of tasks, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, test and inspections of physical plant equipment, preventive maintenance and various janitorial duties, provides planning and supervision for preventive maintenance activities and labor to accomplish those tasks including but not limited to Life Safety, Environment of Care for patient areas and associated inspections and record keeping for those tasks.

Benefits for our Therapists include

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education: Degree in facility management or related field preferred; or equivalent in related experience.

Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years related experience, at least one year of management experience, and thorough knowledge and experience with Joint Commission accreditation, reading blueprints and understand Life Safety Code and OSHA Regulations along with Title 22 and Title 24 knowledge.

• Assures the safe and efficient operation of buildings, equipment & grounds through provision of skilled maintenance, repair, and construction duties.
• Perform Skilled maintenance/repair and preventative maintenance on all buildings and equipment.
• Assures necessary maintenance paperwork related to work orders, preventative maintenance items, and purchase orders are completed and returned promptly in accordance with facility expectations.
• Oversee day to day tasks of maintenance team and provides work direction as needed.
• Provides training to newly hired maintenance staff.
• Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and Safety/Risk Management plans, policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Demonstrate effective organization.
• Effective interpersonal skills and competent clinical skills.
• Collaborative, positive attitude and strong work ethic.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.