Healthcare Facilities Manager: Lead Hospital Maintenance

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, and day-to-day operations of hospital facility maintenance and plant systems. You will supervise maintenance staff and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and improvements to support safe, reliable healthcare operations.

Required 8+ years in building maintenance with 2+ years in hospital settings, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program in skilled trades or equivalent.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in building repairs and maintenance, including minor electrical and plumbing maintenance and general mechanical repairs.
• Two (2) years of experience in hospital maintenance.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Preferred: Associate degree and supervisory training or experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise facilities maintenance and plant operations, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating daily maintenance activities.
• Supervise maintenance staff: electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and others.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, building repairs, equipment repairs, installations, and utility system maintenance.
• Train and provide day-to-day direction to assigned staff; escalate personnel matters to the Director of Plant Services as appropriate.
• Collaborate with department leaders to schedule maintenance projects while minimizing disruption to operations.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers; assist with purchasing parts and materials for maintenance and repairs.
• Provide responsive customer service to departments and facility leaders; support timely resolution of facility-related concerns.
• Participate on hospital committees and collaborate with leadership on facility operations and maintenance priorities.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship program in skilled trades

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, and day-to-day operations of hospital facility maintenance and plant systems. You will supervise maintenance staff and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and improvements to support safe, reliable healthcare operations.

Required 8+ years in building maintenance with 2+ years in hospital settings, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a Texas driver's license.