Regional Director Facilities - East

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Total Rewards Program

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee facility operations at our Lancaster Medical Center and St. Joseph Regional Health Network.

This executive role directs maintenance, plant engineering, and environmental compliance, ensuring safety, reliability, and alignment with strategic goals. Ideal candidates bring extensive healthcare facilities management experience, a strong track record in budgeting, regulatory inspections, and project leadership, with CHFM preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; Journeyman License considered equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee facility operations across Lancaster Medical Center and St. Joseph Regional Health Network.
• Direct maintenance, plant engineering, waste processing, environmental compliance and sustainability.
• Plan departmental budgets and align operations with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Develop goals and create a team-oriented, innovative work environment to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• 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 QUALIFICATION(S):

• 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 Employerand 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.

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