ASST DIR - ENGINEERING/PLANT OP
UHS
Summary
The Assistant Director Of Engineering - Plant Operations supports the Director in overseeing daily operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning for Facilities Management and Environmental Services. This role ensures a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment that supports patient care and safety, hospital staff needs and requests, and operational efficiency.
Job description
Position Summary
The Assistant Director Of Engineering - Plant Operations supports the Director in overseeing daily operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning for Facilities Management and Environmental Services. This role ensures a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment that supports patient care and safety, hospital staff needs and requests, and operational efficiency.
Facilities Management
- Assist in managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs for buildings, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure
- Oversee work order systems and ensure timely completion of maintenance requests
- Support capital improvement projects, renovations, and vendor coordination
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, DHHS and all local requirements)
- Participate in life safety, environment of care, emergency preparedness, and utility management programs
- Assist with budgeting, cost control, and vendor contract management and negotiations
- Supervise facilities maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
- Assure all equipment and life safety inspection are completed on time and in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements and results are documented and filed in TJC binders for each hospital
- Available to respond to weekends, holidays and after-hours emergencies
Environmental Services (EVS)
- Assist in managing EVS operations to ensure cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient satisfaction standards are met
- Ensure adherence to hospital sanitation, disinfection, and waste management protocols
- Monitor quality assurance metrics, audits, and corrective actions
- Support staffing plans, productivity standards, and supply inventory management
- Collaborate with Infection Prevention and Nursing leadership on cleaning standards and outbreak response
- Oversee the daily functions of the EVS supervisor
- In conjunction with the EVS supervisor, assure that documented weekly unit environmental inspections are completed in all three hospitals
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as acting Director in the Director’s absence
- Coordinate with clinical, administrative, and safety departments
- Support policy development, staff education, and performance improvement initiatives
- Respond to after-hours emergencies as required
Qualifications
Education: Minimum of high school diploma and ability to obtain Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification within two years. Associates Degree is preferred.
Experience: 2 years of facility management/engineer experience and 1 year of previous hospital management experience required. Previous project management experience preferred. Experience or working knowledge in all aspects of building trades, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry.
Technical Skills: Intermediate level computer experience. Including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and Building Management Systems. Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA, EPA and state and local codes and standards.
License/Certification: Current Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification or has the ability to obtain within two years. Valid NC Driver’s License.
Other: Proven managerial skills. Good organizational skills. Good oral and written communication skills.
Requirements
- Minimum of high school diploma
- Ability to obtain Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification within two years
- 2 years of facility management/engineer experience
- 1 year of previous hospital management experience
- Experience or working knowledge in all aspects of building trades, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry
- Intermediate level computer experience including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and Building Management Systems
- Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSHA, EPA and state and local codes and standards
- Current Certified Healthcare Facility Manager certification or ability to obtain within two years
- Valid NC Driver’s License
- Proven managerial skills
- Good organizational skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.