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Director of Facilities - UH Lakewood (7a - 3:30p)

UH Lakewood Medical Center Full time

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Director of Facilities - UH Lakewood (7a - 3:30p)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Lakewood Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Physical Plant UHLMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 3:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Director of Facilities & Campus Operations

Keeping the lights on, the systems running, and the campus thriving.

Position Summary

If it powers, cools, heats, supports, protects, or surrounds our campus — this role oversees it.

The Director of Facilities & Campus Operations leads the teams responsible for maintaining, repairing, and enhancing every building and outdoor space across our campus. From complex infrastructure systems to renovation projects and grounds upkeep, this leader ensures our environment is safe, efficient, compliant, and built to support exceptional patient care.

This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership — setting priorities, managing budgets, guiding skilled trades teams, and ensuring every system operates at peak performance. The Director aligns daily operations with hospital and corporate goals while maintaining the highest standards of safety, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.

In short: this position keeps our physical environment strong, reliable, and future-ready.

What You’ll Lead

  • Campus-wide maintenance, repair, and renovation initiatives

  • Skilled trades teams across multiple disciplines

  • Infrastructure reliability and preventative maintenance programs

  • Regulatory readiness and accreditation compliance

  • Operational planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring

  • Continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and sustainability

What You Bring

  • A strong foundation in building systems, facilities management, and infrastructure operations

  • Deep knowledge of modern maintenance methods, materials, and building codes

  • The ability to translate physical plant principles into smart, practical solutions

  • Confidence leading diverse trade professionals and driving accountability

  • Clear, professional communication skills — from directing crews to presenting reports

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and computer application skills

  • Working knowledge of project management concepts

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Five (5) years of experience in technical engineering management or large-scale building/plant operations

  • Broad familiarity with skilled trade disciplines

  • Proven ability to manage maintenance operations in a complex environment

  • If driving is required, must meet and maintain eligibility under the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

  • Licensed Operating Engineer

  • Formal project management training or experience