Manager, Facility Services
Sentara Health
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Suffolk, VA
Contract type: Full time

City/State
Suffolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara is hiring a full time Facilities Manager for Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, VA. This position is responsible for the formal supervision and oversight of approximately 11 employees, a total of 9.0 FTEs, and approximately 400,000 sq ft at 175 patient bed Obici Hospital.
In this role you will be planning, organizing, supervising, and coordinating the activities of the plant operations and maintenance functions. The activities are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utilities and grounds in an operative and safe working condition. Coordinate quality customer service activities, including purchasing, payroll, and budgeting processes. Participate in the work activities of assigned teams through providing assistance, serving as the technical resource, and participating in the work as a member of the team.
The Manager of Facility Operations will plan, organize, supervise, coordinate, and control the activities of the plant operations and maintenance functions which are necessary. The leader is accountable for maintaining an effective department, for administering labor and material controls, for training of maintenance personnel in safety and for effective management practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Experience
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Suffolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara is hiring a full time Facilities Manager for Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, VA. This position is responsible for the formal supervision and oversight of approximately 11 employees, a total of 9.0 FTEs, and approximately 400,000 sq ft at 175 patient bed Obici Hospital.
In this role you will be planning, organizing, supervising, and coordinating the activities of the plant operations and maintenance functions. The activities are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utilities and grounds in an operative and safe working condition. Coordinate quality customer service activities, including purchasing, payroll, and budgeting processes. Participate in the work activities of assigned teams through providing assistance, serving as the technical resource, and participating in the work as a member of the team.
The Manager of Facility Operations will plan, organize, supervise, coordinate, and control the activities of the plant operations and maintenance functions which are necessary. The leader is accountable for maintaining an effective department, for administering labor and material controls, for training of maintenance personnel in safety and for effective management practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead facilities operations, including proactive and reactive maintenance of building systems
- Manage skilled trades and departmental staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and ensuring high-quality service delivery across all areas.
- Preparing and managing budgets and reporting, including capital planning input, savings programs, and maintaining accurate departmental records and documentation.
- Support facility construction projects as needed, ensuring proper installation practices and code compliance while coordinating with contractors and internal stakeholders.
- Managing Life Safety, Physical Environment, and Emergency Management plans.
Experience
- 4 years of Facility Maintenance Management required
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of implementing successful facility and maintenance engineering initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with co-workers, patients, families, and staff.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Commitment to upholding the values and mission of the hospital.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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