Facilities Manager

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX, seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, and day-to-day operation of facility maintenance across UT Health East Texas facilities.

Lead maintenance staff, coordinate preventive maintenance, and manage repairs, installations, and projects to ensure safe, reliable healthcare operations. Strong leadership and hospital maintenance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program in skilled trades.
• Eight or more years of building repairs and maintenance experience.
• Two years of hospital maintenance experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities maintenance and plant operations planning and scheduling.
• Supervise maintenance mechanics, HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, painters, and carpenters.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations.
• Develop staff, provide day-to-day direction, and escalate personnel issues as needed.
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance and facility improvement projects to minimize disruption.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors; assist with parts, supplies, and materials.
• Provide responsive service to departments and facility leaders and address facility-related concerns.
• Participate on hospital committees and collaborate with leadership on priorities.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Vendor coordination

HVAC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Apprenticeship program

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Facilities Manager in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,000 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.

Responsibilities

The Facilities Manager oversees the planning, scheduling, and day-to-day operations of facility maintenance, plant operations, building systems, equipment, and utilities across designated UT Health East Texas facilities. This role leads maintenance and skilled trades staff while coordinating preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and facility projects to support safe, reliable, and efficient healthcare operations.

• Lead and supervise facilities maintenance and plant operations, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating daily maintenance activities.
• Supervise and provide direction to maintenance and skilled trades staff, including maintenance mechanics, HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, painters, and carpenters.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, building repairs, equipment repairs, installations, and utility system maintenance.
• Train, develop, and provide day-to-day direction to assigned staff, escalating personnel matters to the Director of Plant Services as appropriate.
• Partner with department leaders to prioritize and schedule maintenance, repair, and facility improvement projects while minimizing disruption to operations.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers and assist with purchasing parts, equipment, supplies, and materials needed for maintenance and repairs.
• Provide responsive customer service to departments and facility leaders by addressing maintenance needs and supporting timely resolution of facility-related concerns.
• Participate on hospital committees and collaborate with leadership on facility operations and maintenance priorities.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an apprenticeship program in one or more skilled trades or equivalent
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in building repairs and maintenance, minor electrical and plumbing maintenance, as well as general mechanical repairs and general maintenance
• Two (2) years of experience in hospital maintenance
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Associate degree preferred
• Supervisory training or experience