Head of Maintenance and Facility Management (m/w/d)

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc. , 2100 Wescott Drive , Flemington , NJ

Full-time

Monday-Friday , Day shift

Hiring Range: $145,734.00 - $166,813.00 Annually

PositionSummary

The Director Facilities Management is responsible for the strategic oversight, operational leadership, and regulatory compliance of Facilities Management operations throughout Hunterdon Health facilities and offsite locations. This position serves as the operational leader for organizational programs related to facilities operations, utilities management, infrastructure reliability, life safety systems, healthcare construction support, Environment of Care compliance, and emergency utility response activities while supporting safe, reliable, and regulatory-compliant healthcare environments.

The Director Facilities Management oversees the maintenance, operation, inspection, testing, and repair of facility infrastructure systems including electrical systems, emergency power systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, medical gas infrastructure support systems, fire protection systems, building automation systems, and other critical healthcare utility systems in accordance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, and New Jersey Department of Health requirements. The position provides operational oversight for preventive maintenance programs, utility management activities, contractor management, infrastructure risk reduction initiatives, emergency utility response operations, and healthcare construction support activities throughout hospital and offsite facilities.

The position directs departmental staffing operations, fiscal management activities, capital equipment planning, contractor coordination, operational budgeting, and facilities-related performance improvement initiatives while ensuring operational continuity and regulatory readiness across the organization. The role supports healthcare construction and renovation activities including Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) coordination, utility shutdown planning, life safety compliance activities, and construction-related Environment of Care initiatives.

The Director Facilities Management collaborates closely with clinical departments, Infection Prevention, Safety and Security, Emergency Management, Environmental Services, Information Technology, and organizational leadership to support safe patient care operations, emergency preparedness activities, infrastructure resiliency, and organizational operational continuity. The position participates in Environment of Care, Life Safety, Emergency Management, Construction, Utilities Management, and other multidisciplinary operational and regulatory committees supporting healthcare safety, infrastructure reliability, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

This role requires exceptional leadership, operational management, communication, regulatory, engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively oversee complex healthcare facility operations, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, support emergency response operations, and maintain compliance within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.Facilities Operations and Infrastructure Management

Directs and oversees daily Facilities Management operations throughout Hunterdon Health facilities and offsite locations including maintenance operations, utilities management, infrastructure reliability, preventive maintenance programs, contractor coordination, and facility support services. Oversees the operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of critical healthcare infrastructure systems including HVAC systems, electrical systems, emergency power systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, building automation systems, and other essential utility systems supporting safe patient care operations and organizational continuity.

2.Regulatory Compliance, Environment of Care, and Life Safety Oversight

Provides operational oversight for organizational compliance activities related to Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, and New Jersey Department of Health standards associated with facilities operations, utilities management, Environment of Care, and Life Safety programs. Supports Environment of Care rounds, utility management activities, fire and life safety compliance initiatives, Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) coordination, construction safety activities, hazard surveillance, and regulatory readiness initiatives throughout hospital and offsite facilities.

3.Construction, Renovation, and Contractor Management

Oversees Facilities Management support activities associated with healthcare construction, renovation, infrastructure upgrades, and capital improvement projects throughout Hunterdon Health facilities and offsite locations. Coordinates contractor activities, utility shutdown planning, Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA), Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), construction safety compliance, and project-related Environment of Care activities while supporting safe patient care operations, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity during construction and renovation activities.

4.Emergency Utility Response and Operational Continuity

Directs departmental response activities related to utility failures, infrastructure emergencies, weather events, emergency repairs, operational disruptions, and other facility-related incidents impacting healthcare operations. Supports Emergency Management and Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) operations during emergencies and disasters while coordinating emergency utility response, infrastructure recovery activities, contractor support, and continuity of operations associated with critical healthcare infrastructure systems.

5.Fiscal Management and Operational Planning

Provides oversight for departmental budgeting, capital planning, operational forecasting, vendor management, contract oversight, inventory management, and facilities-related financial performance initiatives. Supports long-range infrastructure planning, equipment replacement strategies, energy management initiatives, and operational improvement activities while ensuring effective stewardship of organizational resources and maintaining reliable healthcare facility operations.

6.Leadership, Staff Development, and Performance Improvement

Provides leadership, mentoring, operational oversight, and performance management for Facilities Management personnel including maintenance staff, power plant operations, grounds personnel, contractors, and related support staff. Supports staff development, departmental training, performance improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness activities, and multidisciplinary collaboration while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout the department.

Qualifications

Required:

Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) or Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate facility related discipline

Previous experience in facilities management in an acute care health facility

Preferred:

Master's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare facilities management, engineering operations, utilities management, infrastructure maintenance, construction management, healthcare plant operations, or related operational healthcare environment, including prior leadership or management experience within a hospital or healthcare setting.

Preferred:

Previous experience overseeing healthcare facilities operations, utilities management programs, Environment of Care activities, Life Safety compliance initiatives, healthcare construction and renovation projects, emergency utility response operations, preventive maintenance programs, contractor management, regulatory preparedness initiatives, capital planning activities, and multidisciplinary healthcare facilities operations within a hospital or healthcare environment.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Valid Driver’s License

FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certifications including 100, 200, 700, and 800 within established departmental timeframe

Completion of departmental and organizational training requirements related to healthcare facilities operations, utility management, emergency utility response, Environment of Care, Life Safety, construction safety, Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) within established departmental timeframe

Preferred:

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM)

American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) certifications

OSHA certifications related to healthcare facilities operations or construction safety

FEMA/NIMS advanced coursework

Boiler Operator, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or related technical certifications

Healthcare utilities management, emergency management, Life Safety, or Environment of Care related certifications

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Strong knowledge of healthcare facilities operations, utilities management, infrastructure systems, healthcare construction, and Environment of Care principles

Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and New Jersey Department of Health standards related to healthcare facilities management, utilities management, Life Safety, and healthcare construction activities

Strong leadership, operational management, staff supervision, and departmental oversight skills

Ability to oversee healthcare facilities personnel, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary operational activities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems, emergency power systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, building automation systems, and other critical healthcare utility infrastructure systems

Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, utility management activities, infrastructure reliability initiatives, and emergency utility response operations

Ability to coordinate healthcare construction activities, utility shutdown planning, contractor operations, Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA), and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) activities effectively

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Ability to maintain professionalism and composure during utility failures, infrastructure emergencies, operational disruptions, and stressful situations

Strong organizational, analytical, engineering, and problem-solving skills

Ability to effectively coordinate with hospital leadership, clinical departments, Infection Prevention, Safety and Security, Emergency Management, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and external service providers

Ability to manage multiple operational priorities, infrastructure issues, emergency repairs, staffing operations, and deadlines simultaneously

Strong documentation, reporting, budgeting, contractor management, and data management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all operational and regulatory activities

Ability to support Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) operations and emergency response activities associated with utility failures, infrastructure emergencies, and operational continuity events

Strong customer service and operational support skills in interactions with patients, visitors, staff, contractors, and organizational leadership

Preferred:

Previous healthcare facilities management or healthcare engineering leadership experience

Experience overseeing healthcare construction and renovation activities within an active patient care environment

Experience managing Environment of Care programs, utilities management plans, and Life Safety compliance initiatives

Experience with healthcare regulatory surveys, compliance readiness initiatives, and accreditation activities

Experience managing healthcare contractor operations, vendor services, and infrastructure improvement projects

Experience with healthcare emergency preparedness activities, utility contingency planning, and Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) operations

Experience developing policies, procedures, operational guidelines, and departmental training initiatives

Familiarity with healthcare building automation systems, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), utility monitoring platforms, and related facilities technologies

Experience preparing operational reports, capital planning documentation, utility management reports, and infrastructure performance analysis

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefitofferings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

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