Senior Level Facility Operator Jobs
Senior level facility operator jobs put experienced professionals in charge of operational strategy, system reliability, and the crews or projects that keep critical infrastructure running. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with employers like Meta, Arup, and TTC hiring at this level now.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
Plans, directs and coordinates activities concerned with maintenance and upkeep of plant related equipment and facilities; maintenance and upkeep of clinical equipment; and is responsible for design, construction and renovation projects by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers. The director will plan, administer and account for the departmental operating, facility improvement, capital improvement and hospital utility budgets.
Responsibilities
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Oversees all administrative functions related to the operations of Facility Services and Construction Services departments including the following areas: capital budget development and expenditures; operating budget development and management, personnel recruitment, program development and performance improvement, operations and maintenance program development and management.
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Oversees all operation and maintenance of owned or occupied properties, buildings, grounds and physical plants including the following: energy management program development and management; computerized work order and preventive maintenance program administration; building systems operations and repair, and planning and implementation of utility systems upgrades. Participates and contributes to the organizations use of and involvement in leased properties. Provides complete operations and maintenance service support so that physical facilities (buildings, equipment, machinery, systems and grounds) may operate at an optimum lowest overall cost.
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Oversees Biomedical Engineering, including maintenance of all moveable and non-moveable medical and electronic equipment on Rex Healthcare owned, leased, or otherwise occupied properties including: service and safety checks; calibration. procurement and maintenance of new equipment, including special medical equipment and service contracts purchased by other departments.
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Oversees and manages all design, engineering and construction related activity for Rex Healthcare owned or occupied properties including: new facilities development, renovations to existing facilities, furnishings and fixture upgrades, and building interior and exterior finishes. Participates in planning, design and involvement with leases and organizational partnerships with other entities as necessary.
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Interacts with all management levels of the Rex Healthcare community, Board of Trustees, governing authorities, design and engineering professionals, vendor, trade, and service representatives, in keeping with the established professional standards and practices of the organization.
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Strives to integrate the combined strengths of the Facility Services and Construction Services Departments. Primary goals are to build and maintain a workforce that combines skills, dedication and effectiveness in providing quality patient care, co-worker and customer support, life safety assurance, and healthy economics to the organization.
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Negotiates and executes contracts which ensure best quality for goods, services, and facilities at the least cost.
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Stays informed and abreast of the best available practices in the field of healthcare facilities management.
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Implements policies, procedures, and programs within the Facilities and Construction Services Departments which consistently reflect the Rex Healthcare mission with regard to patient care and community service.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Facilities Management or Business Administration or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
- CHC, CHE, CHFM, HCC preferred
Professional Experience Requirements
- With a Bachelor's Degree, requires ten (10) years of progressive experience in engineering project design and management, facilities operations and management, business operations experience.
- With an Associate's Degree, requires fourteen (14) years of progressive experience in engineering project design and management, facilities operations and management, business operations experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements
- Training: Various training, seminars, classes, technical school training, etc involving commercial construction fundamentals, project management skills, North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) and city/state codes are necessary. Familiarity with confined space requirements, ADA standards, interim life safety requirements and all applicable life safety codes in accordance with NFPA will be necessary. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blue prints, wiring and schematic diagrams, business periodicals and technical journals, technical procedures governmental regulations, financial reports and legal documents. Basic proficiency with computers, spreadsheets and word processing software. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, preventive maintenance procedures and tasks, and procedures manuals. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, contractors, sub-contractors, patients, Rex staff and visitors. Standard computer skills in project planning, tracking and scheduling software, basic CADD familiarity, basic spreadsheet and word processing skills as necessary to be effective within the construction management environment.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Organization Unit: Plant Oper and Main
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
Plans, directs and coordinates activities concerned with maintenance and upkeep of plant related equipment and facilities; maintenance and upkeep of clinical equipment; and is responsible for design, construction and renovation projects by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers. The director will plan, administer and account for the departmental operating, facility improvement, capital improvement and hospital utility budgets.
Responsibilities
-
Oversees all administrative functions related to the operations of Facility Services and Construction Services departments including the following areas: capital budget development and expenditures; operating budget development and management, personnel recruitment, program development and performance improvement, operations and maintenance program development and management.
-
Oversees all operation and maintenance of owned or occupied properties, buildings, grounds and physical plants including the following: energy management program development and management; computerized work order and preventive maintenance program administration; building systems operations and repair, and planning and implementation of utility systems upgrades. Participates and contributes to the organizations use of and involvement in leased properties. Provides complete operations and maintenance service support so that physical facilities (buildings, equipment, machinery, systems and grounds) may operate at an optimum lowest overall cost.
-
Oversees Biomedical Engineering, including maintenance of all moveable and non-moveable medical and electronic equipment on Rex Healthcare owned, leased, or otherwise occupied properties including: service and safety checks; calibration. procurement and maintenance of new equipment, including special medical equipment and service contracts purchased by other departments.
-
Oversees and manages all design, engineering and construction related activity for Rex Healthcare owned or occupied properties including: new facilities development, renovations to existing facilities, furnishings and fixture upgrades, and building interior and exterior finishes. Participates in planning, design and involvement with leases and organizational partnerships with other entities as necessary.
-
Interacts with all management levels of the Rex Healthcare community, Board of Trustees, governing authorities, design and engineering professionals, vendor, trade, and service representatives, in keeping with the established professional standards and practices of the organization.
-
Strives to integrate the combined strengths of the Facility Services and Construction Services Departments. Primary goals are to build and maintain a workforce that combines skills, dedication and effectiveness in providing quality patient care, co-worker and customer support, life safety assurance, and healthy economics to the organization.
-
Negotiates and executes contracts which ensure best quality for goods, services, and facilities at the least cost.
-
Stays informed and abreast of the best available practices in the field of healthcare facilities management.
-
Implements policies, procedures, and programs within the Facilities and Construction Services Departments which consistently reflect the Rex Healthcare mission with regard to patient care and community service.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Facilities Management or Business Administration or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
- CHC, CHE, CHFM, HCC preferred
Professional Experience Requirements
- With a Bachelor's Degree, requires ten (10) years of progressive experience in engineering project design and management, facilities operations and management, business operations experience.
- With an Associate's Degree, requires fourteen (14) years of progressive experience in engineering project design and management, facilities operations and management, business operations experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements
- Training: Various training, seminars, classes, technical school training, etc involving commercial construction fundamentals, project management skills, North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) and city/state codes are necessary. Familiarity with confined space requirements, ADA standards, interim life safety requirements and all applicable life safety codes in accordance with NFPA will be necessary. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blue prints, wiring and schematic diagrams, business periodicals and technical journals, technical procedures governmental regulations, financial reports and legal documents. Basic proficiency with computers, spreadsheets and word processing software. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, preventive maintenance procedures and tasks, and procedures manuals. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, contractors, sub-contractors, patients, Rex staff and visitors. Standard computer skills in project planning, tracking and scheduling software, basic CADD familiarity, basic spreadsheet and word processing skills as necessary to be effective within the construction management environment.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Organization Unit: Plant Oper and Main
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Who's Hiring
- Meta23
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- TTC1
- Amazon1
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- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Energy1
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Senior Level Facility Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level facility operator job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned outcomes, not just executed tasks. Demonstrating that you have led maintenance programs, managed compliance audits, or coached junior operators gives you a clear edge. Certifications in building systems, safety protocols, or energy management reinforce your technical depth. Tailor your resume to show scope of responsibility and measurable results, not just duties.
Which companies hire senior level facility operators?
Companies hiring senior level facility operators right now include Meta, Arup, and TTC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large facility management firms, healthcare systems, manufacturing operations, and institutional property owners that require experienced professionals to oversee complex, high-stakes environments.
Are there remote senior level facility operator jobs?
Yes, though most facility operator roles are on-site by nature. About 0% of senior level facility operator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions typically involve oversight, planning, or coordination functions rather than hands-on equipment operation. Hybrid arrangements are more common at the senior level, where strategic and administrative responsibilities increase.
What makes a facility operator role senior level?
Senior level facility operator roles are defined by ownership, complexity, and leadership. You are expected to set maintenance strategy, manage vendor relationships, ensure regulatory compliance across the entire facility, and mentor less experienced staff. The scope is facility-wide or multi-site rather than task-specific, and decision-making authority rests with you rather than a supervisor directing your daily work.
Which industries hire the most senior level facility operators?
Senior Level facility operator roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate large, technically complex, or heavily regulated facilities where experienced oversight directly affects safety, uptime, and compliance outcomes.