- Alamosa, CO
- Facilities Management
Director of Facilities – Hospital
AVA Search Group
Director of Facilities / Healthcare Facilities Director – Southern, Colorado
2 hours south of Pueblo, CO and Santa Fe, NM and 3 hours south of Colorado Springs, CO
This Director of Facilities position oversees critical infrastructure, environmental services, and plant operations that keep a hospital campus running smoothly. It’s an opportunity to lead a large multidisciplinary team while making a real impact in a rural healthcare community.
About You
- Be able to do the job as described
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
- 5+ years of hospital/acute care facilities management experience, including personnel management
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building systems
- Experience with autoclaving, bio-waste handling, life safety codes, and hospital facility standards
- Ability to apply engineering principles to diagnose and repair complex facility systems
Why You Should Apply
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Lead 45 FTEs across Plant Operations, Maintenance, EVS, and Grounds
- 49 bed hospital
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low out-of-pocket costs
- Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match, Generous PTO and sick leave starting day one
- Free life and disability insurance, plus optional voluntary benefits
- Access to on-site employee health center, education programs, and local discounts
- Opportunity to lead facilities operations for a mission-driven rural healthcare system
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide leadership and oversight for Plant Operations, Maintenance, EVS, and Grounds
- Supervise and develop a 45-person facilities team
- Direct maintenance of utility systems including heat, steam, power, gas, and oxygen
- Ensure preventative maintenance and operational standards for equipment and infrastructure
- Maintain compliance with NFPA, OSHA, EPA, CMS, and local building/fire codes
- Coordinate contractors, construction phases, and facility upgrades
- Partner with hospital departments to assess operational needs and implement solutions
About You
- Be able to do the job as described
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
- 5+ years of hospital facilities management experience, including personnel management
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building systems
- Experience with autoclaving, bio-waste handling, life safety codes, and hospital facility standards
- Ability to apply engineering principles to diagnose and repair complex facility systems
Area Info: Located in south central Colorado, population 10,000. It’s the hub of the San Luis Valley. The community is welcoming, the pace of life is relaxed, and the cost of living is significantly lower than many other parts of Colorado. The city offers plenty of amenities, including restaurants, hotels, and is home to Adams State University. Have the kind of lifestyle many people are searching for but rarely find.
Surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges, the area provides stunning views, wide-open spaces, and easy access to year-round outdoor recreation. It’s just 30 minutes away from Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, a favorite destination for hiking, sandboarding, and stargazing. Enjoy fishing and kayaking along the Rio Grande, nearby skiing, and countless hiking trails throughout the surrounding mountains. 4 hours south of Denver, CO.
How To Apply – We’d love to see your resume or CV, send an email to adrienne@avasearchgroup.com or call Adrienne Archer at 800.980.6237.
