Mgr,Facility Operations

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 51,334 - 72,114; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks a Manager of Facility Operations to lead daily operations and provide technical oversight for critical facility systems, including HVAC, central chilled water, BAS, plumbing, and electrical distribution.

You will develop maintenance strategies, monitor performance, and coordinate with Facilities Management and clinical departments to ensure reliable patient care and research operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience with healthcare or research facilities is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facilities maintenance operations for the cancer center.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Manage contracts, vendors, and service providers; coordinate large-scale projects.
• Ensure compliance with policies, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building automation (BAS)

Plumbing

Electrical distribution

Project planning

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID

req37437

Working Title

Mgr,Facility Operations

Position Grade

13

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, manages the daily operations of the Facilities Maintenance Division for the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center and provides technical leadership for the operation, maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management of facility infrastructure and utility systems. Oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs; facility-related contractors and service providers; infrastructure renewal planning; maintenance records and procedures; operating budgets; and compliance with applicable University policies, accreditation standards, codes, laws, regulations, contract requirements, and industry standards.

Provides operational and technical oversight of critical facility systems and assets, including HVAC, the central chilled water plant, cooling towers, building automation and control systems, plumbing, electrical distribution, medical gas, roofing, building envelope, exterior glazing, grounds, landscaping, roadways, parking areas, and associated site infrastructure. Develops maintenance and repair strategies, scopes of work, cost estimates, priorities, and performance standards; monitors contractor work and system performance; and coordinates with UNM Facilities Management, Construction Services, Safety & Security, Purchasing, consultants, clinical departments, and other stakeholders.

Serves as the operational owner and technical authority for facility infrastructure systems and is engaged in activities that may affect their reliability, operation, maintenance, modification, shutdown, startup, or performance. Leads or manages facility maintenance and infrastructure renewal projects, equipment replacements, utility shutdowns, system outages, commissioning activities, emergency response, and operational-readiness efforts. Provides 24/7 on-call support, as required, to protect facility assets, minimize operational disruption, and maintain safe and reliable support for patient care, research, and administrative operations throughout UNMCCC.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.

Website: unmhealth.org/cancer

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing facility operations, maintenance, or physical plant services within a healthcare, research, higher education, or similarly complex institutional environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC systems, central chilled water plants, chilled water distribution systems, cooling towers, building automation systems (BAS), plumbing, electrical distribution, medical gas systems, and other mission-critical building infrastructure. Experience with large central utility plants and high-reliability facility systems supporting healthcare or research operations is highly desirable.
• Experience managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, including computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience managing maintenance service contracts, vendors, consultants, and contractor performance.
• Experience planning and coordinating utility shutdowns, infrastructure modifications, equipment replacements, and commissioning activities while minimizing operational impacts.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care (EOC) standards, NFPA codes, CMS requirements, and other healthcare-related facility regulations.
• Experience developing scopes of work, project specifications, cost estimates, and maintenance budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary maintenance teams and foster a collaborative, customer-focused work environment.
• Strong project planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with executive leadership, clinical departments, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS or similar software, and building automation platforms.

Additional Requirements

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Plant Operations (099W)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Exempt

Pay

$4,277.87 - $6,009.47

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

7/31/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Additional Employer Information

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.