Facilities Med Ctr Maint/Operations Mgr

Job Title
Facilities Med Ctr Maint/Operations Mgr

Requisition Number
RE54326

Working Title

Department Name
3CM00:Medical Center Physical Plant

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
49

Salary Range
$72,405-119,496/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

9 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.

May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while on a job-site(s) and/or traveling to/from various job sites.

Shift

8:00am – 5:00 pm (Monday – Friday) *

*Hours of work and task assignments may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, crisis management; and/or weather-related instances requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

The Facilities Management Medical Center Maintenance Operations Manager performs an integral role within the University HealthCare Enterprise. Reporting to the Associate Director, Facilities Management Medical Center, this position provides leadership and strategic planning of all function’s operations to the Medical Center Maintenance Program and ensures a safe environment for patients, employees, students, and visitors. This position delivers administrative and leadership direction for managing the 24/7 facilities operations of the UK HealthCare Hospitals, along with ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and University regulations.

In addition, the Facilities Management Medical Center Maintenance Operations Manager oversees the supervision, training, and development of the maintenance staff serving the UK HealthCare Hospitals and Medical Center facilities as well as fosters excellent working relationships with internal and external professionals to ensure objectives are met and exceeded. Financial administration, including funding, budgeting, and costing is another key aspect of this role. Special projects and other duties may be assigned by senior management.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows; SAP; KRONOS; Principles of Accounting; Business Procedures, Practices, and Policies.

Driver’s License Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) — Preferred

ASHE Certified Healthcare Manager — Preferred

Demonstrated experience in Facilities Management – University HealthCare and Medical Center environment; Preventative Maintenance, Hospital Operations; Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives, foster an environment of customer orientation, build relationships, and manage maintenance teams in a Facilities Management – University HealthCare and Medical Center environment.

Knowledge of Safety and Environmental Compliance Statutes; Building and Construction Codes, Systems, Automation, and Maintenance.

Experience with The Joint Commission

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree — Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical)

MBA /MHA

Deadline to Apply
05/21/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.