Senior Healthcare Facilities Engineering Lead

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Facilities Manager to lead operations for hospital buildings, coordinating technicians and vendor partners to ensure safe, reliable infrastructure.

Under general direction, you will plan, direct and supervise maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and building codes while supporting patient care excellence and a resilient workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in building facilities leadership role.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in acute healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of common Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Skills derived from operating and interacting with at least one CMMS in a hospital setting.
• Effective time management and communication skills to help navigate a very dynamic hospital environment.
• Ability to relate symbiotically and enthusiastically to individuals within a very large, diverse group of stakeholders.
• Leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate both a represented workforce and diverse external vendor pool.
• Ability, confidence and willingness to make sound decisions in critical, dynamic situations, tempered by a strong sense of judgement to know escalation is needed versus reaction.
• Ability and willingness to adjust to changing expectations, demands, and other conditions beyond incumbent's control.
• Knowledge of HVAC, air-handling distribution systems, temperature and humidity requirements, air changes and filtration within a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems within a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements such as the Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, NFPA standards applicable to healthcare facilities and state/local building and fire codes.
• Knowledge of building automation and control systems.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Infection prevention and control principles within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise operational functions of Physical Plant and related duties.
• Lead a crew including Facilities Mechanics, operating engineers, service engineers and skilled trades personnel.
• Coordinate core building system maintenance and repair with outside service providers for hospital utility systems.
• Provide contractor support for construction activities on hospital properties and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Healthcare experience

MS Office

CMMS

Time management

Communication

People leadership

Decision-making

Adaptability

HVAC knowledge

MEP systems

Regulatory standards

Building automation

Blueprint reading

Infection prevention

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Facilities Manager to lead operations for hospital buildings, coordinating technicians and vendor partners to ensure safe, reliable infrastructure.

Under general direction, you will plan, direct and supervise maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and building codes while supporting patient care excellence and a resilient workplace.