Facilities Maintenance Manager

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead facility operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS-controls, and other trades, ensuring 24/7 reliability and safety across campus. The role requires coordinating a team of skilled trades while upholding Penn Medicine standards and regulatory requirements.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory interactions, and continuous improvement within a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• 4+ years maintenance supervisor experience in a regulated or technical field.
• Professional association with ASHE NFPA APPA or similar preferred or must join within 18 months of hire.
• Engineering or related field is a plus and healthcare facilities management experience is preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, schedule, and support maintenance and repair services for hospital facilities to ensure 24/7 operations.
• Lead a team of mechanics and trades, enforcing safety rules and regulatory standards.
• Support relationships with regulatory agencies (TJC, CMS, DOH) and maintain facilities to Penn Medicine standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Vendor coordination

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Bachelor of Science Nursing

Engineering or related field

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

• Manages, plans, schedules, coordinates and directly supports maintenance and repair services of hospital facility building operations including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, fire, BAS-controls, electrical, carpentry, painting, locksmith, etc. to support 24/7 facility operations of systems such as water softeners, air compressors, water treatment systems and associated piping, auxiliaries, etc. Responsible for managing a team of mechanics and trades to support tactical day-to-day operations and assigned projects. Abides by and enforces all safety rules and regulations, State and local in order to keep facilities safe. Responsible for facilities systems, buildings and infrastructure and immediate surrounding areas clean, safe and up to Penn Medicine facilities standards. Support the Departmental Director with relationships and routine interactions between the institution and the various outside regulatory agencies providing oversight to the institution's activities (TJC, CMS, DOH, etc.).

Credentials

• OSHA 30 (Required)
• OSHA 30 certification or must complete within 18 months of hire
• EPA 608 (Required)
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification - Universal required or must complete within 18 months of hire
• NFPA 70E (Required)
• NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety or must complete within 18 months of hire

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 4+ years maintenance Supervisor (or lead role) experience in a medium to highly regulated or technical field.Professional association with ASHE NFPA APPA or similar preferred or must join within 18 months of hire.
• Bachelor of Science Nursing
• Engineering or related field1+ years Healthcare facilities management or equivalent industry preferred

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.