Assistant Manager, Facilities – Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm (with flexibility for nights/weekends as needed)
Start Date: 2025

About Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital

Opening in 2026, Wiregrass Ranch Hospital in Wesley Chapel will be one of Orlando Health’s newest locations, serving the growing community with leading-edge care. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Facilities to join our team ahead of opening to support operational readiness across two medical office buildings (MABs) and one offsite Emergency Department.

Job Overview
The Assistant Manager, Facilities oversees a variety of servicing and repair operations to maintain safe, functional, and compliant buildings, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and grounds. This role ensures a safe working environment, regulatory compliance, and smooth day-to-day operations, while providing leadership and support to the facilities engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with building systems, utilities, and equipment.
• Manage corrective and preventive maintenance programs, ensuring timely task completion and reporting anomalies to leadership.
• Oversee costs, supplies, product selection, and procurement needs for maintenance and operations.
• Support and coordinate contracted maintenance activities with vendors.
• Manage engineering projects and related project management duties.
• Ensure compliance with AHCA, The Joint Commission, and state/local regulations through routine life safety and environment of care (EOC) reviews.
• Maintain current operational manuals, licensure requirements, fire alarm testing documentation, and regulatory standards.
• Lead personnel functions including hiring, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
• Support the Facilities Manager or Sr. Facilities Manager and assume responsibility in their absence.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a culture of safety across the department.

Site-Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct regular hospital walks to identify and address construction-related issues.
• Ensure ceilings and construction closures meet compliance standards through detailed walkthroughs.
• Set up and organize the maintenance system (TMS), including barcoding and identifying equipment to ensure clarity for the facilities team.
• Locate valves, dampers, and other infrastructure components to support readiness.
• Oversee operational needs across Wiregrass Ranch Hospital’s two MABs and offsite ED.
• Available ASAP to support hospital readiness and transition.

Qualifications

• Education/Training:
• Associate degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or construction management required; OR
• High school diploma (or equivalent) with trade/vocational school graduate or building trades apprenticeship, plus one (1) year of additional experience.
• Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of facilities, trades, or engineering experience.
• Strong background in trades and hospital facilities management (preferred).
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Success Factors

• Hands-on, fundamental technical skills (not just generalist knowledge).
• Experience in healthcare or hospital environments.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to identify compliance and safety issues.
• Team-oriented leadership style with ability to collaborate across departments.
• Adaptability for off-hours work during shutdowns and hospital support needs.