Director, Facility Operations

Job description

Overview
As a perennial leader in health care in Florida, UF Health Shands Hospital is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care. Ranked among the nation's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report , UF Health Shands is proud to have multiple adult and pediatric specialties recognized among the top programs in the country. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and exceptional patient outcomes makes UF Health one of the premier academic health systems in the Southeast.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Facility Operations, to provide leadership and oversight of facility operations across our health system environment. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the administrative and operational activities of the department in support of a safe, efficient, and highly reliable healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
The Director, Facility Operations is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and operation of facility engineering and maintenance functions. This position ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the effective management of facility infrastructure to support patient care, staff, and visitors. The Director will oversee departmental operations while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan, organize, direct, and control administrative and operational activities for the department as described in Attachment A, Departmental Objective Facilities Operations.
• Provide leadership and oversight of facility operations and engineering functions.
• Ensure department operations support organizational goals and operational excellence.
• Promote compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Lead and develop facility operations teams within a complex healthcare environment.
• Support the maintenance, reliability, and performance of facility infrastructure and systems.

Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-related field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline) required.

Experience
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of facility engineering experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of supervisory experience.
• At least five (5) years of experience within a multi-hospital environment.
• Experience must include at least one hospital with more than 400 licensed beds.

Knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of applicable healthcare facility regulations and standards, including:
• Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
• Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) standards
• Other applicable regulatory requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration
• None required.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation
• None provided.