Facilities Manager

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority; Cushman (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

13 annual vacation days and 13 annual

Paid holidays: 18+

401(k) with profit-sharing

Life insurance

Student loan assistance

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations across our healthcare facilities in Tacoma and Fife, WA. The role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facilities that support high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has extensive healthcare facilities management experience, strong leadership abilities, and the technical know-how to manage buildings, infrastructure, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and substantial experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of healthcare facilities management experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct supervisory experience, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Technical training or certifications in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, or building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations across multiple locations, ensuring buildings, grounds, and infrastructure remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Oversee facility assessments and develop long-term plans for infrastructure improvements, renovations, expansions, and capital projects.
• Establish and manage preventative maintenance, repair, and energy conservation programs.
• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure responsible use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, life safety requirements, workplace safety regulations, and healthcare accreditation standards, including AAAHC and Joint Commission requirements.
• Manage construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to patient care.
• Lead and develop facilities staff through recruitment, training, performance management, and ongoing accountability.
• Oversee vendor relationships, service agreements, contracts, and contractor performance.
• Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to address facility needs and maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Direct facilities-related emergency response and recovery efforts, including utility disruptions and building system failures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation while identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and service delivery.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Technical training in building systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Description

Location: Tacoma & Fife, WA

Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt

Hiring Range: $124,238.40 - $155,292.80 per year

Position Close Date: November 18, 2026

Great Health Starts with the Spaces that Make it Possible.

At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), our facilities play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and healing environment for our community. We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations across our growing healthcare organization. This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and long-term planning to ensure our facilities, infrastructure, and buildings support exceptional patient care and continued organizational growth.

The ideal candidate brings extensive healthcare facilities experience, strong leadership abilities, and the technical expertise to ensure our buildings, infrastructure, and environments continue to support safe, high-quality patient care.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Lead facilities operations across multiple locations, ensuring buildings, grounds, and infrastructure remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Oversee facility assessments and develop long-term plans for infrastructure improvements, renovations, expansions, and capital projects.
• Establish and manage preventative maintenance, repair, and energy conservation programs.
• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure responsible use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, life safety requirements, workplace safety regulations, and healthcare accreditation standards, including AAAHC and Joint Commission requirements, as applicable.
• Manage construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to patient care.
• Lead and develop facilities staff through recruitment, training, performance management, and ongoing accountability.
• Oversee vendor relationships, service agreements, contracts, and contractor performance.
• Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to address facility needs and maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Direct facilities-related emergency response and recovery efforts, including utility disruptions and building system failures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation while identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and service delivery.

Why Join PTHA?

At PTHA, your work contributes to something bigger. Every facility, building system, and improvement project plays a role in creating an environment where our patients, families, and employees can thrive.

We value respect, honesty, quality, and teamwork, and we are committed to creating an environment that reflects the needs, values, and well-being of the community we serve.

PTHA Employee Benefits:

At PTHA, we believe caring for our community starts with caring for our team. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial future, and work-life balance.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: PTHA pays 100% of employee monthly premiums, with coverage beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
• Paid time off: 13 annual vacation days and 13 annual sick leave days.
• Paid holidays: 18 or more paid holidays each year, including a birthday holiday.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan with annual profit-sharing contributions after (1) year of service.
• Life insurance: Employer-provided life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Student loan assistance opportunities: PTHA is an approved site for several student loan repayment programs.
• Supportive work environment: Join a team that values employee well-being, mutual respect, and a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and substantial experience may be considered.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of healthcare facilities management experience, including oversight of complex healthcare environments supporting a diverse range of clinical services.
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct supervisory experience, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Technical training or certifications in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, or building systems.