Manager, Facilities Trades and Grounds- Facility Maintenance Orange - FT Day Shift

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Manager, Facilities Management to lead daily operations, supervise facilities staff, and ensure a safe, compliant environment across multiple campuses and sites. You will oversee maintenance, energy systems, and capital projects while partnering with clinical and administrative leaders to support quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires strong project management, knowledge of hospital facilities engineering, regulatory compliance, and budget stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Healthcare facilities engineering operations experience
• Knowledge of energy systems and building support
• Ability to read and interpret complex regulations and policies

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for facilities management across assigned facilities
• Oversee staff, schedules, budgets, and safety/compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders on capital projects

Skills

Project management

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & financial stewardship

Electrical, plumbing, HVAC knowledge

Leadership and supervision

Communication skills

Reading regulations & contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

CHFM Certification (preferred)

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

The Manager, Facilities Management is responsible for the operational leadership, technical oversight, and daily supervision of facilities operations within their designated area, department, facility or facilities. The incumbent is accountable for all operational, administrative, and supervisory activities within the assigned facilities area, ensuring a safe, functional, and compliant physical environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers in accordance with regulatory, accreditation, and health system standards. The Manager provides direct oversight to supervisory and facilities coworkers, and participates in hands‑on operational activities as needed. This position is accountable for departmental performance, including operational processes and financial stewardship, and collaborates with clinical, administrative, and operational leadership to support quality improvement initiatives, coworker development, capital planning, and the achievement of departmental performance goals. The Manager collaborates with clinical, administrative, and operational leadership to support quality improvement initiatives, coworker development, capital planning efforts, and the achievement of departmental and organizational goals. The Manager exercises independent judgment in managing day‑to‑day departmental operations, coworker scheduling, and the execution of established facilities objectives. The Manager, Facilities Management is expected to work onsite and travel regularly to UCI Health facilities and locations to support operations.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Strong organization and project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to plan strategically
• Previous experience in healthcare facilities engineering operations including management experience to be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of hospital facilities and physical plant management including electrical, plumbing and HVAC operations.
• Must have experience with the business and practice of best methods of general operation and repair of complex medical facilities and building support systems
• Must be experienced and knowledgeable in all relative laws, regulations and codes including Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements for a hospital setting
• Minimum 5 to 7 years managerial experience in a medium to large size facility
• Financial management and analysis skills consistent with budgetary responsibilities
• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent education/experience involving the application of mechanical engineering design theories related to energy systems
• Ability to read and correctly interpret complex regulations, contracts and policies
• Ability to persuade or influence people to take appropriate action
• Ability to apply sound judgment in ambiguous situations and effectively manage change

Preferred Qualifications

• Strongly preferred CHFM Certified Hospital Facilities Manager
• Certification from a reputable/recognizable energy resource management programs such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Standards), CEM (Certified Energy Manager) or BEP (Business Energy Professional)

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization