UCLA Health

Senior Engineering Superintendent - West Valley Medical Center

UCLA Health$98K — $214K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a facilities leadership role
  • 2+ years in an acute healthcare setting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with CMMS in hospital environments
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Leadership ability with diverse teams and vendors
  • Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems in healthcare

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct operational functions of the Physical Plant
  • Manage and supervise a team of facilities mechanics and engineers
  • Coordinate contractor support for construction activities
  • Oversee maintenance of core building systems with outside providers
  • Implement strategies for effective facility management
  • Navigate and adapt in a dynamic hospital environment
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 hour day shifts, which will include holidays and weekends as needed

Posted Date

09/03/2026

Salary Range: $98200 - 214600 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinite

Job #

24017

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under general direction of the Facilities Manager, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates line management and staff services of specific trades for West Valley Medical Center and surrounding hospital buildings. Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise operational functions of Physical Plant and perform other related duties as required. Responsible either directly or indirectly for a crew of employees consisting of Facilities Mechanics, operating engineers, service engineers and skilled trades personnel. Other essential duties include contractor support for all construction activities on West Valley property. Coordinate core building system maintenance and repair with outside service providers for the utility systems.

Salary Range: $98,200 - $214,600 / annually

Job Qualifications

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  • Minimum 5 years' experience in building facilities leadership role.
  • Minimum 2 years related experience in acute healthcare setting.
  • Working knowledge of common Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Skills derived from operating and interacting with at least one CMMS in a hospital setting.
  • Effective time management and communication skills to help navigate a very dynamic hospital environment.
  • Ability to relate symbiotically and enthusiastically to individuals within a very large, diverse group of stakeholders.
  • Leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate both a represented workforce and diverse external vendor pool.
  • Ability, confidence and willingness to make sound decisions in critical, dynamic situations, tempered by a strong sense of judgement to know escalation is needed versus reaction.
  • Ability and willingness to adjust to changing expectations, demands, and other conditions beyond incumbent's control.
  • Knowledge of HVAC, air-handling distribution systems, temperature and humidity requirements, air changes and filtration within a hospital setting.
  • Knowledge of Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems within a hospital setting.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements such as the Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, NFPA standards applicable to healthcare facilities and state/local building and fire codes.
  • Knowledge of building automation and control systems.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Infection prevention and control principles within a hospital setting.


About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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