Facilities Maintenance Manager - Healthcare

Vanguard Resources Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Vanguard Resources, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the day-to-day operations at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, KS.

The role focuses on keeping hospital systems, equipment, and the maintenance team performing reliably, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on maintenance leadership, strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, and experience guiding a team in a healthcare setting or

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance leader with strong technical knowledge.
• Experience leading a maintenance team in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to plan and prioritize preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the daily work of the facilities maintenance team.
• Prioritize preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot building and equipment issues and drive practical solutions.
• Support reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related systems.
• Monitor work orders, preventive maintenance completion, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate day-to-day work with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Coach staff and align staffing with operational needs.
• Partner with leadership on staffing, projects, and priorities.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and opportunities to improve reliability.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety mindset

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Manager - Healthcare

Employer: Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI)

VRI's Client: The University of Kansas Health System – Olathe Medical Center

Olathe, KS | Full-Time | Salaried/Exempt

Lead the Team That Keeps a Major Healthcare Facility Running!

Are you a hands‑on maintenance leader who knows building systems, solves problems quickly, and can keep a team moving in the right direction? Vanguard Resources, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to support day‑to‑day maintenance and plant operations at Olathe Medical Center, now part of The University of Kansas Health System.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong maintenance professional who is ready to take on more leadership responsibility. Healthcare regulatory compliance experience is preferred but not required! What we need is someone who understands the technical side of facility maintenance and can help keep the hospital’s systems, equipment, and maintenance team performing reliably every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support the daily work of the facilities maintenance team
• Help prioritize preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot building and equipment issues and help drive practical solutions
• Support the reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, emergency power, and related building systems
• Monitor work orders, preventive maintenance completion, and equipment performance
• Coordinate day‑to‑day work with vendors, contractors, and service providers
• Help assign work, develop & coach employees, and hold the team accountable for safety, quality, and follow-through
• Partner with the Director of Facilities & Plant Operations on staffing, projects, priorities, and operational needs
• Identify recurring equipment issues and opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency
• Maintain a strong safety mindset and support hospital operations in a professional and responsive manner

Why Join VRI?

• Step into a visible leadership role while staying connected to the technical side of the work
• Work alongside other experienced leaders who possess broader regulatory and strategic responsibilities
• Help shape the daily performance of a skilled maintenance team
• Gain exposure to a complex healthcare facilities environment
• Join an established facilities‑management organization with corporate and operational support behind you
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

About Vanguard Resources, Inc.

Founded in 1996, Vanguard Resources, Inc. is a family‑owned facilities‑management company serving healthcare organizations nationwide. Guided by our mission of Turning Support Into Solutions®, we focus on reliability, responsiveness, safety, service, and operational excellence.

If you’re a strong maintenance professional who knows the technical side, enjoys leading people, and is ready for the next step in your career, we’d like to hear from you!

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking to hire a hands‑on facilities leader with strong technical knowledge and the ability to guide a team effectively. The ideal candidate may come from healthcare, commercial facilities, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, higher education, hospitality, or another complex environment.

Strong candidates will bring

• Solid experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations, or building systems
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related systems
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and maintenance problems
• Preventive maintenance and work‑order experience
• Some supervisory, lead, or team‑lead experience
• Ability to coach, organize, and support a skilled maintenance team
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment
• Healthcare or hospital experience is a plus, but not required
• Technical trade experience or certifications are a plus!

• - Must consent to pre-employment health screenings/immunizations
• - Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Vanguard Resources, Inc., (VRI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.