Healthcare Facilities Operations Lead

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee hospital facility maintenance, plant operations, and building systems across designated UT Health East Texas facilities. Lead skilled trades staff, coordinate preventive maintenance, and manage facility projects to ensure safe, reliable healthcare operations.

You will supervise technicians, collaborate with department leaders, and coordinate with vendors to support timely repairs and improvements while maintaining

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in building repairs and maintenance
• Two (2) years of experience in hospital maintenance
• Completion of an apprenticeship program in one or more skilled trades or equivalent
• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise facilities maintenance and plant operations, including planning and scheduling daily activities
• Supervise maintenance and skilled trades staff (HVAC, electricians, plumbers, painters, carpenters)
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and facility projects
• Train and develop staff, escalating personnel matters to the Director of Plant Services as appropriate
• Partner with department leaders to prioritize maintenance and facility improvement projects with minimal disruption
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors; assist with purchasing parts and materials
• Provide responsive customer service to departments and facility leaders for maintenance needs
• Participate on hospital committees and collaborate on facility operations priorities

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing maintenance

Project coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship in skilled trades

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee hospital facility maintenance, plant operations, and building systems across designated UT Health East Texas facilities. Lead skilled trades staff, coordinate preventive maintenance, and manage facility projects to ensure safe, reliable healthcare operations.

You will supervise technicians, collaborate with department leaders, and coordinate with vendors to support timely repairs and improvements while maintaining