Maintenance Manager - UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness program

Parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UA Health Services Foundation is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee daily operations of building, equipment, and clinical spaces. You will lead a skilled trades team, ensure safe, code-compliant environments, and support patient safety and workflows across the clinic facilities.

Responsibilities include supervising HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and maintenance programs, plus developing policies, and supervising external contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business, science or related field or vocational diploma.
• Technical two-year diploma or HVAC license or NICET certification.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in commercial/industrial maintenance.
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations of building, equipment, and facilities including deck and retail spaces.
• Manage a skilled trades team and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and patient-friendly environment.
• Oversee Plant, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems for reliability and efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Regulatory compliance

Reporting

Education

Associates degree in business/science

Technical two-year diploma

HVAC license / NICET certification

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

Position Overview

Shifts: Full-time

Entity: UA Health Services Foundation

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs


• generous paid time off


• employee assistance and wellness programs


• paid parental leave


• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program


• plus more.

Job Description

To oversee daily maintenance operations of building, equipment and facilities including related deck and retail spaces. To manage a skilled trades team and ensures a safe, efficient and code-compliant healthcare environment. To play a critical role in supporting patient safety, regulatory compliance and the clinic’s physical infrastructure by ensuring that our facilities are maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.

• Responsible for oversight for owned and operated Plant, HVAC systems, and facility mechanical equipment.


• Ensures the performance, condition, and reliability of all plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation of all equipment.


• Monitors, evaluates, and recommends changes to improve efficiencies of Preventative Maintenance Program.


• Oversees, develops, implements, and maintains written maintenance policies and procedures as needed.


• Assures that outside services are properly completed/supervised in accordance with contracts/work orders.


• Ensures contracted workers display and practice core values when delivering services with a customer based focus.


• Conducts an annual assessment of facilities to identify needed improvement and repairs. Acquires training to maintain and enhance technical and service delivery of interdepartmental and external resources.


• Ensures contractual staff embraces UAB Medicine Core Values and exhibit them daily in their interactions with customers, physicians, and employees.


• Generates ad hoc reports as requested from supporting information and databases.


• Develops effective team relationships within Strategic, Corporate and Support Units.


• Becomes thoroughly familiar with physical plant services, office standards, policies, and procedures.


• Participates in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development.


• Researches customer service principles, process improvement, methodologies, business process analyses, and project management principles.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associates degree in business, science or related field, post‑secondary vocation OR technical two year school diploma OR master card in plumbing or electrical OR HVAC state contractor’s license OR NICET certification OR 8 years of progressive experience in commercial or industrial maintenance required. Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.