Facilities Med Ctr Maint/Operations Mgr

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleFacilities Med Ctr Maint/Operations MgrRequisition NumberRE54326Working TitleDepartment Name3CM00:Medical Center Physical PlantWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level49Salary Range$72,405-119,496/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBAClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience9 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsStanding 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.Shift8:00am – 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 SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesMS 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 CommissionDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceBachelor’s Degree — Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical)

MBA /MHADeadline to Apply05/21/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Describe your experience with improving your organization's, department's, or team's processes or procedures to meet or exceed organizational goals.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * How many years of paid work experience do you have in facilitating change management?
   • None
   • More than 0, through 6 months
   • More than 6 months, through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
3. * Describe your approach to problems which require critical thinking.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Provide an example of how you proactively identified an opportunity to establish a best practice or correct a problem that had a high impact at an organizational level. Include specifics about the situation, your role, and results achieved.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * How many years of paid work experience do you have in implementing quality improvement initiatives?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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