Job Type

Full-time

Description

Director of Maintenance/Facilities Operations - Specialty Acute Care Hospital
Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI)

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Central/South Region), TX

Acute Care Hospital Experience Required

Full-Time | Salaried/Exempt | Bonus Eligible | Hiring Incentive | Relocation Assistance & Temporary Housing

Hands-On Facilities Leadership Opportunity in a Specialty Hospital Environment

Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI) is recruiting for a Director of Maintenance/Facilities Operations for a hands-on, site-based leadership role in a specialty acute care hospital located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Central/South region). This role is best suited for a strong Facilities Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Assistant Director ready to step into a Director-level position within a smaller hospital environment where leadership is visible, decisions are made quickly, and operational impact is immediate. This is a working Director role, focused on daily facilities operations, team leadership, regulatory compliance, safety oversight, and ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient hospital environment. Director will serve as a key operational leader, partnering closely with hospital leadership while guiding a dedicated team of experienced facilities professionals in a fast-paced clinical setting. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on leadership role, enjoys working directly with systems and people, and is motivated by stepping into expanded responsibility within a specialty hospital environment.

About the Facility (VRI Client Site)

This is a specialty acute care surgical hospital located in the Central/South Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, recognized for high-quality patient care, strong clinical outcomes, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

This facility offers a close-knit and highly responsive environment, where leaders work directly with physicians, clinical teams, and hospital administration to support efficient daily operations and high-quality patient care.

Facility Highlights Include:

• Specialty acute care surgical hospital focused on personalized patient care
• Mid-sized inpatient facility with private patient accommodations
• Multiple modern operating rooms and procedure suites supporting a range of surgical specialties
• Advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical capabilities
• Strong reputation for quality, safety, and patient experience
• Modern facility designed for efficient operations and patient-centered care

What Makes This VRI Opportunity Different?

This is a career step-up opportunity designed for facilities healthcare facilities professionals who want to move into a Director role in a supportive, smaller hospital environment.

In this role, the Director will:

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations in a smaller, hands-on hospital setting
• Serve as the Designated Site Safety Officer, responsible for facility-wide safety programs, compliance alignment, and incident prevention
• Work closely with hospital leadership in a highly collaborative environment
• Manage and support an experienced facilities team in daily operations and maintenance
• Ownership of compliance, safety, reliability, and building systems performance
• Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI), is a family-owned facilities management company serving hospitals (+ other industries) nationwide for nearly 30 years
• Solid Compensation package, including:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Hiring incentive
  • Relocation assistance, if needed
  • One month of temporary housing, if needed
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Robust PTO program
  • Growth and advancement potential within VRI
• Operational Support & Leadership Strength

• Backed by a highly experienced healthcare facilities leadership team with deep, hands-on hospital engineering and plant operations backgrounds
• Access to a dedicated corporate field operations support team that partners directly with site leadership for technical guidance, operational problem-solving, and escalation support when needed
• Supported by a strong internal network of seasoned healthcare facilities professionals, providing real-time operational assistance and subject matter expertise
• Designed so that site leaders are never operating in isolation, especially during onboarding, complex operational challenges, or high-priority events

Leadership Scope & Responsibilities

As Director of Maintenance, Facilities Operations, you will provide hands-on leadership for all facilities maintenance, engineering, plant operations, infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, and environmental safety activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct daily plant operations, facilities maintenance, engineering, grounds, and infrastructure services
• Ensure reliable operation of critical building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, medical gas, fire protection, and life safety systems
• Serve as the Designated Site Safety Officer, overseeing facility safety programs, compliance, and incident prevention
• Lead preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and emergency response programs
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and operational priorities
• Oversee vendor performance, contracted services, and facility support operations
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for a dedicated team of experienced facilities professionals while fostering accountability, teamwork, and service excellence
• Partner closely with hospital leadership to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations
• Maintain readiness for Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards
• Drive continuous improvement in reliability, safety, and customer service performance
• Promote a culture of professionalism, responsiveness, and operational accountability

Commuting & Location Expectation

This role is best suited for candidates residing within a reasonable commuting distance of the Central/South Dallas-Fort Worth corridor, where daily travel to a hospital environment is practical and sustainable.

Benefits

Eligible team members may participate in:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Hiring incentive
• Relocation assistance, if needed
• Temporary housing - upon relocating (if needed)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

At VRI, safety is everyone's responsibility. All team members are expected to champion a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Core Experience (Minimum Expectations) Director must demonstrate the following foundational experience:

• Healthcare facilities, plant operations, or hospital engineering environment experience
• Working knowledge of hospital building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, etc.)
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, manager, or equivalent responsibility)
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory environments including the Joint Commission, OSHA, and NFPA standards
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across operational and clinical teams
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively communicate: read & write, in English
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Pass a drug screen & criminal background check; willingness to participate in hospital's required health screenings/immunizations
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age

Preferred Background The ideal candidate may also have:

• Current Facilities Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Assistant Director experience in a hospital setting
• Experience in a specialty, community, or mid-sized acute care hospital environment
• CHFM certification or other technical/industry credentials (not required)
• Experience stepping into expanded leadership responsibility within facilities operations
• Strong hands-on background in building systems maintenance or trades leadership

Leadership Expectations (Communication & Operational Judgment)This role requires a leader who demonstrates clear, timely, and professional communication across all levels of the organization, including clinical leadership, executive stakeholders, and facilities team members.The successful candidate will:

• Communicate effectively and concisely, ensuring information is accurate, structured, and actionable
• Exercise strong judgment and discretion in determining appropriate escalation versus local resolution
• Demonstrate sound decision-making in operational situations impacting patient care environments and facility reliability
• Maintain organized documentation and follow-through on operational issues and reporting
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)