Job Description

Ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a hospital's physical infrastructure. This encompasses technical systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), maintenance, safety protocols, compliance with regulatory standards, and often involves budget oversight and team management.

Manage all hospital infrastructure systems--HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, safety, utilities, and communications. Ensure equipment reliability and optimal functioning across departments. Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for critical systems and equipment. Coordinate reactive (breakdown) maintenance and ensure rapid resolution to minimize downtime. Enforce health, safety, and fire protocols, conduct inspections, and execute emergency response plans. Maintain compliance with relevant safety regulations, building codes, and healthcare standards. Oversee service contracts related to maintenance, security, cleaning, elevators, and fire systems. Manage relationships with external contractors--monitor performance, scope, SLAs, and documentation. Supervise and train maintenance, custodial, groundskeeping, and facilities staff. Assign rosters, monitor performance, and guide professional development. Plan and manage construction, renovation, or modernization initiatives. Ensure projects are timely, within budget, and disrupt hospital operations minimally. Prepare and manage facility budgets--including operational and capital expenditures. Generate reports on maintenance activities, safety metrics, and facility performance. Formulate and implement emergency procedures--evacuations, disaster response. Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for life-safety hazards. Serve as a key liaison between facilities operations and clinical, administrative, and leadership teams to align infrastructure with patient care needs. Analyze energy consumption and support eco-friendly operational practices. Implement efficiency improvements in utility use and waste management where possible.

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. * 8+ years in facilities management, healthcare or hospital background preferred.