Hospital Facilities Director – Critical Plant & Operations

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Extended ancillary benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Job summary

University Health Palo Alto Hospital seeks a Director of Facilities Management to lead the Plant Engineering Department, oversee maintenance of building systems, and ensure reliable operation of utilities in a complex hospital environment.

The role requires a strong background in civil/architectural engineering, healthcare facilities, and supervisory leadership to support the new 166–bed facility set to open in 2026–27.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural/Engineering or related field.
• Minimum six years of supervisory experience in physical plant / civil engineering and healthcare activities.
• Ten+ years supervisory experience may substitute for the degree.
• Experience with central utility plant equipment (chillers, steam boilers, hydraulic systems, building controls, electrical, air handlers) in a critical building environment.
• Preferred: at least two years as a Facilities Director in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manages the Plant Engineering Department through schedules and controls, procurement and proper use and storage of equipment and supplies, and sound fiscal and productivity programs.
• Directly responsible for ensuring building, grounds, machinery, utilities, and distribution system are maintained in good operating condition and repaired promptly and efficiently.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Central utility plant knowledge

Healthcare facilities experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural/Engineering or related field

Job description

University Health Palo Alto Hospital seeks a Director of Facilities Management to lead the Plant Engineering Department, oversee maintenance of building systems, and ensure reliable operation of utilities in a complex hospital environment.

The role requires a strong background in civil/architectural engineering, healthcare facilities, and supervisory leadership to support the new 166–bed facility set to open in 2026–27.