Assistant Director Facilities

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference.

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Facilities to lead facilities management services at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, MD. This role supports the Director of Facilities in overseeing daily operations, maintenance programs, life-safety readiness, and regulatory compliance across GBMC. The Assistant Director ensures facilities run smoothly and safely while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations across all Greater Baltimore Medical Center campuses and sites.
• Supervise and schedule the maintenance/engineering team to ensure timely completion of work orders, repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, medical gas systems, fire/life safety systems) to ensure consistent function and uptime.
• Conduct daily facility rounding to identify issues, ensure readiness and maintain environment-of-care standards.
• Regulatory Compliance & Life Safety
• Lead ongoing compliance efforts related to CMS, Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHA and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain documentation, logs and regulatory records (e.g., life safety testing, PM schedules, utilities management documentation).
• Support survey readiness: mock surveys, documentation preparation, physical environment-audits, and follow-up improvements.
• Coordinate life-safety inspections, fire drills, equipment testing and corrective actions.
• Partner with infection-prevention staff to ensure proper safety, ILSM and compliance with IC protocols.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Proven experience in healthcare facilities management, engineering, or maintenance leadership.

• Strong understanding of regulatory and safety standards including Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, and DOH requirements.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, or technical staff.

• Working knowledge of major building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, medical gas).

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in urgent or emergency situations.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workflows, schedules, and project timelines.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with technical teams, clinical departments, and senior leadership.

• Proficiency in CMMS tools and maintenance tracking systems.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years