Hospital Facilities Director: Operations & Reliability

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead hospital operations across the system. This onsite leadership role focuses on safe, compliant, and reliable facilities that support patient care.

You will oversee plant operations, utilities, maintenance, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with clinical and executive leaders to drive efficiency, safety, and cost control.

Join a mission-driven team committed to quality and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Progressive leadership experience overseeing hospital plant operations and facilities teams.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, Life Safety Code)
• Experience managing critical systems (HVAC, electrical, emergency power, medical gas, water systems)
• Must have hospital facilities leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Lead all hospital facilities operations, including plant maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure systems
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA)
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations
• Direct capital planning, facility upgrades, and construction/renovation projects
• Partner with clinical and executive leadership to support patient care delivery and operational needs
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and facilities-related budgets
• Drive emergency preparedness and response planning, including disaster readiness and utility contingencies
• Build and lead a high-performing facilities team, promoting accountability and service excellence
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and cost control

Skills

Hospital facilities leadership

Facilities operations management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

University Health in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead hospital operations across the system. This onsite leadership role focuses on safe, compliant, and reliable facilities that support patient care.

You will oversee plant operations, utilities, maintenance, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with clinical and executive leaders to drive efficiency, safety, and cost control.

Join a mission-driven team committed to quality and operational excellence.