Associate Director, Facilities Management - 18297 Waterbury - 4.2 Waterbury, CT Job Details Full-time $88,000 - $140,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Vendor relationship building Environmental compliance Full Job Description The Associate Director of Facilities is responsible for supporting the Director of Facilities Management with the leadership, operational management, and regulatory oversight of the hospital's facilities, plant operations, environmental safety, utilities, grounds, and related infrastructure. This role helps the department to remain safe, compliant, efficient, and fully supportive of patient care, staff operations, and organizational growth. The Associate Director also helps to provide day to day operations of the department with ensuring staffing levels are adequate and projects/tickets are being addressed in timely manner. This role works under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities.

Salary Range:

$88,000 - $140,000 per year Assists with overseeing hospital facilities operations, including plant operations, maintenance, utilities, grounds, and infrastructure systems. Assists with supervising facilities staff (trades personnel and support staff) which includes schedules, PTO management, and performance oversight. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Works directly with Director to ensure hospital readiness for regulatory surveys, inspections, and audits. Maintain compliance with environment of care, life safety, emergency management, and utilities management standards. Prioritize and coordinate repairs and response to urgent facility issues. Helps to oversee renovation, construction, and infrastructure improvement projects. Support hospital emergency preparedness planning and response activities. Participate in emergency management, incident command, and disaster response as needed. Partner with Safety, Security, Infection Prevention, and Clinical Operations to ensure a safe care environment. Monitor departmental expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or service quality. Manage contracts and relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers. Evaluate service performance, contract compliance, and vendor accountability.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive facilities or plant operations experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment. Minimum of 2 years of leadership or management experience overseeing facilities operations, maintenance teams, or healthcare infrastructure preferred. Demonstrated experience with hospital regulatory compliance, life safety, and environment of care standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES

Knowledge of hospital facility operations, engineering systems, and life safety requirements. Ability to multi-task and work on various projects at once. Strong team development, and employee engagement skills. Excellent project management and organizational abilities. Ability to lead through urgent operational issues and emergency situations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency or ability to quickly learn our computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building systems, and Microsoft Office applications. The UConn Health Community Network is a not-for-profit organization created to extend UConn Health's mission by partnering with community hospitals and connecting them to its clinical expertise, academic strength, and operational resources. Today, the network is a thriving community‑based system of care serving more than 280,000 residents across the region. It employs over 2,000 professionals and supports a medical staff of roughly 700 clinicians. At its core is Waterbury Hospital, a 347‑bed community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Alongside Connecticut Children's, the UConn Health Community Network Medical Group, Access Rehab Centers, and its role as a leading partner in the Harold Leever Cancer Center, the network has been shaping the region's healthcare landscape for more than 130 years. And Waterbury Hospital is only the beginning — the network is designed for continued growth, deeper partnerships, and broader regional impact.