Penn State Health

Position Music; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Regional Director of Facilities for the East Region, based in Hershey, PA. The role leads seven direct reports and steers facility operations across multiple hospitals, including maintenance, engineering, and sustainability programs.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, capital project oversight, regulatory compliance, and cost management to deliver high-quality facilities services. Collaboration with senior leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; journeyman license considered equivalent.
• Seven years managing plant operations progressively.
• Five years of management experience.
• Three+ years in healthcare project management.
• Two+ years of Joint Commission experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional facilities teams across multiple PSH hospitals.
• Direct maintenance, plant engineering and environmental programs.
• Oversee capital projects planning and vendor relationships.
• Develop and monitor annual operating budgets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards (Joint Commission, OSHA).
• Advance energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Coach and mentor direct reports and align with strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership

Facility management

Budgeting

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Regional Director Facilities - East Region

Hershey, PA

Reports to: Vice President of Facilities

ZRG has been engaged to recruit a Regional Director Facilities – East Region for Penn State Health.

Position:

Reports to the Vice President Facilities and leads a team of seven direct reports. Provides leadership, on a regional level to multiple Penn State Health (PSH) hospitals. Plans, organizes, directs and controls activities of the Lancaster Medical Center and St. Joseph Regional Health Network Facilities Departments to include oversight of maintenance, plant engineering, waste processing, grounds, environmental compliance, and sustainability services as prescribed by professional standards. Responsible for directing, planning, organizing, and administering the hospitals facility operations, equipment operations, maintenance and repair activities, preventative maintenance program, physical plant operations, coordination of capital construction and renovation projects, and outside related vendors. Responsible for preparation of departmental budgets. Develops goals and objectives for the department. Develops a team‑oriented and innovative work atmosphere to support the organizational missions, goals and initiatives while improving efficiencies, reducing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and delivering high-quality facilities services with best practice and sustainability considerations. Assists Senior Leaders in defining organizational goals and strategic plans.

The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Analyzes responsibilities considering system policies, accreditation requirements, etc., and establishes priorities among key objectives.
• Structures alternative courses of action to handle unexpected events in a timely fashion.
• Sets short term and long‑term objectives which maximize system effectiveness utilizing defined human and fiscal resources.
• Oversees the approach to continuous compliance for Joint Commission, OSHA, and other Federal Agency standards as they relate to facilities departments.
• Monitors flow and quality of work to assure timely completion of workload and adherence to facilities standards and regulations using computerized programs for preventive and corrective maintenance, major maintenance projects, financial management, and energy controls.
• Oversees administration of preventative maintenance programs to ensure uninterrupted operation of the entire physical plant.
• Develops and oversees the prioritization process for the timely completion of assigned work and adherence to standards of quality control in consult with the specific hospital maintenance team, recommends the repair or replacement of equipment or additions to equipment or physical plant as necessary.
• Oversees the selection and monitoring of outside vendors of products and services.
• Reviews and monitors the schedule for maintenance work and reports to the hospital any conditions that may cause delay in the completion of projects.
• Develops performance standards and approaches, reviews, negotiates and provides oversite for numerous contacts for building systems to include; elevator services, building controls, major equipment service, water treatment, fire systems, etc.
• Ensures maintenance of accurate records of work drawings, purchase orders, vendors and expenses.
• Ensures maintenance of inventory of parts and supplies to maximize the operational readiness of hospital building systems and equipment with due respect to the limitations of cost, regulations and relative priorities.
• Coordinates requests from contractors for infection control risk assessment, pedestrian and vehicular traffic changes, as well as all temporary and/or extended necessary shutdowns of all utility services which would affect the operations of the facility.
• Arranges for necessary permits, materials, equipment and tools for maintenance and operations work by hospital staff.
• Participates in the hospital Safety Committee.
• Responsible for developing and monitoring annual operating budgets, which includes personnel, equipment, materials and supply needs.
• Minimizes expenditures by identifying cost effective alternatives for purchasing equipment and supplies.
• Operates within accepted budgets while ensuring maintenance of quality of care, licensure, accreditation and code regulation.
• Responsible for assisting in the development of a capital projects list for the annual budget process to be reviewed by administration.
• Effectively conveys system policy, explains procedures and disseminates information to employees, relevant administrators, medical staff members and other system personnel.
• Promotes a positive image for Penn State Health in contacts with the public.
• Maintains records in an orderly manner.
• Conducts regular meetings with direct reports to keep current on areas of responsibility to include personnel, projects, operations, budget, workload, challenges, opportunities and innovations.
• Coaches, mentors, leads and trains direct reports in areas of communication, customer service, and in creating a culture of service excellence and accountability.

About Penn State Health:

Penn State Health is an integrated academic health system headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and is affiliated with the Penn State College of Medicine. The organization combines patient care, medical education, and research, serving communities across central Pennsylvania. Its flagship facility, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, is a major teaching hospital and the primary clinical campus for Penn State’s medical school. The health system provides a full spectrum of services, including primary care, specialty care, emergency medicine, pediatric care, and advanced research-driven treatments.

Penn State Health consists of several hospitals and care networks throughout the region. Key hospital locations include Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute in Harrisburg. The system also operates numerous outpatient clinics, physician practices, urgent care centers, and specialty facilities throughout Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties, giving patients access to care close to home.

Penn State Health has earned significant national and regional recognition for quality of care. In the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center was ranked#1 in the Harrisburg metropolitan region and #6 in Pennsylvania, while also receiving national rankings in Ear, Nose & Throat (#40), Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (#46), and Orthopedics (#49). Additionally, Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital was ranked#47 nationally for rehabilitation services. In 2026, Healthgrades recognized Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for the third consecutive year, placing it among the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical excellence, while Holy Spirit Medical Center was named among America’s 250 Best Hospitals, placing it in the top 5% nationally.

Location:

Hershey, PA

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Journeyman License will be considered equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in managing plant operations required.
• Five (5) years of management experience required.
• At least three (3) years of experience of Project Management in a healthcare setting required.
• At least two (2) years of experience with Joint Commission inspections.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred or obtained within three (3) years of hire.

Why Penn State Health:

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Why Penn State Health Corporation:

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the‑art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.