YaleNew Haven Health System

Associate Director, Facilities Management

YaleNew Haven Health System • $90K — $120K *
Waterbury, CT 06708In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of facilities or plant operations experience, preferably in healthcare.
  • 2 years of leadership experience in facilities operations required.
  • Experience with hospital regulatory compliance and life safety standards.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in overseeing hospital facilities operations.
  • Supervise facilities staff, including performance and scheduling management.
  • Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and be ready for audits.
  • Coordinate urgent facility repairs and maintenance.
  • Oversee renovation and infrastructure improvement projects.
  • Support emergency preparedness planning and response activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Supportive team environment focused on safety and service excellence.
  • Engagement in meaningful work that directly impacts patient care.
  • Flexible working hours based on operational needs.
  • Access to health and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Associate Director of Facilities is responsible for supporting the Director of Facilities Management with the leadership, operational management, and regulatory oversight of the hospital's facilities, plant operations, environmental safety, utilities, grounds, and related infrastructure. This role helps the department to remain safe, compliant, efficient, and fully supportive of patient care, staff operations, and organizational growth.

The Associate Director also helps to provide day to day operations of the department with ensuring staffing levels are adequate and projects/tickets are being addressed in timely manner. This role works under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists with overseeing hospital facilities operations, including plant operations, maintenance, utilities, grounds, and infrastructure systems.
  • Assists with supervising facilities staff (trades personnel and support staff) which includes schedules, PTO management, and performance oversight.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Works directly with Director to ensure hospital readiness for regulatory surveys, inspections, and audits.
  • Maintain compliance with environment of care, life safety, emergency management, and utilities management standards.
  • Prioritize and coordinate repairs and response to urgent facility issues.
  • Helps to oversee renovation, construction, and infrastructure improvement projects.
  • Support hospital emergency preparedness planning and response activities.
  • Participate in emergency management, incident command, and disaster response as needed.
  • Partner with Safety, Security, Infection Prevention, and Clinical Operations to ensure a safe care environment.
  • Monitor departmental expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or service quality.
  • Manage contracts and relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
  • Evaluate service performance, contract compliance, and vendor accountability.


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required.


Requirements
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive facilities or plant operations experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment.
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership or management experience overseeing facilities operations, maintenance teams, or healthcare infrastructure preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with hospital regulatory compliance, life safety, and environment of care standards.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of hospital facility operations, engineering systems, and life safety requirements
  • Ability to multi-task and work on various projects at once.
  • Strong team development, and employee engagement skills
  • Excellent project management and organizational abilities
  • Ability to lead through urgent operational issues and emergency situations
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency or ability to quickly learn our computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building systems, and Microsoft Office applications

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Founded
1996
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