Director, Facilities Management - Retama Hospital

Director, Facilities Management - Retama Hospital

Come grow with us! At University Health, we’re building a healthier future with our community hospitals including University Health, Palo Alto on the south side of San Antonio, University Health, Retama on the northeast side of San Antonio and a specialty hospital in the medical center. We welcome driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

University Health is Bexar County and South Texas' first health system to earn Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet hospitals and health systems offer patients reassurance that they are being cared for by a team with a proven track record for providing excellent care and positive outcomes for their patients.

University Hospital still serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas and the region’s only pediatric Level I trauma center. University Hospital is also home to the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and the region’s only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Why Should You Apply?

• We offer exceptional pay and opportunities for advancement.
• Continuing Education
• Gym membership discounts
• Comprehensive benefits package including pet insurance

POSITION SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the Plant Engineering Department ensuring appropriate management concepts, techniques, and tools. Provides efficient management of the department through schedules and controls, procurement and proper use and storage of equipment and supplies, and sound fiscal and productivity programs. Directly responsible for ensuring building, grounds, machinery, utilities, and distribution system are maintained in good operating condition and repaired promptly and efficiently. Maintains good guest, professional and working relations.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

A Bachelors degree in an Architectural / Engineering or related field, preferably Civil, Mechanical or Electrical or a degree in business management or related field with a minimum of six (6) years of supervisory experience in physical plant / civil engineering and health care activities is preferred.

Candidates with ten (10) or more years of supervisory experience in physical plant / civil engineering and health care activities may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree.

Experience must include general knowledge of central utility plant equipment (chiller, steam boilers, hydraulic systems, building controls, electrical, and air handlers) in a critical building environment.

Preferred candidate will also have a minimum of two (2) years as a Facilities Director in a hospital environment.

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