Director, Facilities Maintenance & Plant Operations

Description

Director of Facilities & Plant Operations

Acute Care Hospital Experience Required
Full-Time | Salaried/Exempt | Bonus Eligible | Relocation Assistance Provided

Employer: Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI)

Location: The University of Kansas Health System – Olathe Medical Center
20333 W. 151st Street
Olathe, KS 66061

Lead Critical Operations That Support Exceptional Patient Care

Are you a healthcare facilities leader ready to make a meaningful impact?

Vanguard Resources, Inc. (VRI) is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities & Plant Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities maintenance, engineering, utilities, infrastructure reliability, and regulatory compliance across a major healthcare campus and associated outpatient locations. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and reliable care environment that supports patients, caregivers, visitors, and hospital operations 24/7.

The Director serves as a trusted partner to hospital leadership while leading a team of skilled technical maintenance, and responsible for maintaining critical healthcare infrastructure and supporting operational excellence. This role provides oversight for facilities operations supporting hospital campuses and ambulatory care locations, offering broad responsibility and significant leadership impact. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, service-oriented leader who excels at balancing regulatory compliance, operational excellence, team development, customer service, and long-term facility planning.

About the Facility

The University of Kansas Health System – Olathe Hospital is a leading regional healthcare provider serving Johnson County and the greater Kansas City area. As part of The University of Kansas Health System, the hospital combines community-based care with the resources and expertise of one of the region's premier healthcare organizations.

• 300-bed acute care hospital
• One of the largest healthcare campuses in the region
• Comprehensive emergency, surgical, cardiovascular, orthopedic, women's health, and specialty services
• Part of The University of Kansas Health System, nationally recognized for clinical excellence and patient-centered care
• More than 70 years of serving the Kansas City metropolitan area and surrounding communities

Leadership Scope & Responsibilities

As Director of Facilities & Plant Operations, you will provide leadership and oversight for all facilities maintenance, engineering, plant operations, infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, and environmental safety activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct all plant operations, facilities maintenance, engineering, grounds, and infrastructure services across hospital and ambulatory care locations
• Ensure continuous operation of critical systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, medical gas, fire protection, and life safety systems
• Lead preventive maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, and emergency preparedness programs
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and operational goals
• Oversee capital improvement projects, vendor relationships, and contracted services
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing facilities team
• Lead a skilled team of technicians, including HVAC techs, electricians, plumbers, painters, locksmiths, and other facilities staff
• Partner with hospital leadership to support patient safety, operational excellence, and regulatory readiness
• Lead Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, and other regulatory compliance efforts
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, customer service, safety, and operational performance
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence

Why Join Vanguard Resources (VRI)?

• Join a growing healthcare facilities management organization with a strong reputation for operational excellence
• Work alongside industry leaders with more than 300 years of combined facilities management experience
• Enjoy a collaborative environment that values leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Influence…