Job Description

Facilities and Equipment Manager

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) & Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services (BSVESS)

Location: East Greenwich, RI & Swansea, MA

Keep Our Hospitals Running at Their Best!

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) and Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services (BSVESS) are seeking an experienced, hands-on Facilities and Equipment Manager to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and daily operation of our hospital facilities and equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Supporting two busy emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals, you will play an essential role in keeping our buildings, mechanical systems, and medical equipment safe, functional, and ready to support exceptional patient care.

Working closely with hospital leadership, clinical teams, vendors, and service providers, you will coordinate preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment and facility concerns, oversee repairs and installations, and help ensure that both hospitals operate efficiently and safely.

If you are mechanically inclined, highly organized, resourceful, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Facilities & Building Operations

• Oversee the maintenance, upkeep, and functionality of both hospital facilities, including building systems, HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical components, ventilation, and other mechanical systems.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs for generators, elevators, fire and life-safety systems, security systems, automatic doors, and access controls.
• Monitor medical gas supplies and coordinate service for oxygen, vacuum, and suction systems.
• Manage relationships with outside vendors and contractors for landscaping, snow removal, pest control, waste management, cleaning services, and other facility needs.
• Perform authorized hands-on maintenance and repairs, recognizing when specialized or licensed service providers are required.

Medical Equipment Maintenance & Support

• Oversee the maintenance, service, and repair coordination of medical and clinical equipment across both hospitals.
• Maintain accurate equipment inventories, service records, warranties, maintenance schedules, and service agreements.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs for equipment such as:
• Anesthesia machines, vaporizers, and ventilators
• Oxygen cages, patient monitors, telemetry, and infusion pumps
• MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and radiology equipment
• Sterilizers, autoclaves, and surgical equipment
• Chemotherapy hoods, electrosurgical devices, and other specialized clinical equipment
• Identify equipment that is unsafe or not functioning properly, remove it from service when necessary, and coordinate appropriate repairs and verification before returning it to clinical use.

Project Management & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate maintenance requests, prioritize repairs, and manage preventive maintenance schedules across both locations.
• Schedule contractors, equipment installations, inspections, and facility improvement projects while minimizing disruption to patient care.
• Obtain and review vendor quotes, recommend repairs versus replacement, and monitor approved budgets and expenditures.
• Manage inventory of tools, replacement parts, filters, batteries, and maintenance supplies.
• Track invoices, purchasing requests, and monthly facility and equipment expenses through established company systems.
• Communicate proactively with hospital leadership regarding ongoing projects, equipment concerns, anticipated expenses, and operational needs.

Safety & Team Collaboration

• Maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment for patients, clients, and hospital team members.
• Follow established safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and applicable workplace regulations.
• Coordinate required inspections and support hospital safety, fire prevention, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Build positive working relationships with clinical and administrative teams, vendors, contractors, and regional support staff.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education, trade certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, mechanical troubleshooting, or equipment maintenance.
• Experience coordinating preventive maintenance, service contracts, outside vendors, and contractors.
• Familiarity with medical, laboratory, biomedical, or other specialized technical equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities across two locations.
• A proactive problem-solver who can assess situations, determine appropriate next steps, and recognize when specialized service is needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both clinical and nonclinical teams.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Teams, electronic maintenance records, and purchasing systems.
• Ability to travel regularly between our East Greenwich, RI and Swansea, MA hospitals.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Additional experience we value: Veterinary or healthcare facility maintenance, building automation systems, HVAC, electrical or plumbing trades, and biomedical equipment service.

Why Join Our Team?

At OSVS and BSVESS, we understand that exceptional patient care depends on having the right people, resources, facilities, and equipment in place. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes by supporting the people who care for our patients every day.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with two established, growing emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals.
• Take ownership of a diverse range of facility and equipment responsibilities.
• Work with advanced veterinary medical technology and specialized equipment.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and talented veterinary professionals.
• Make a visible difference in hospital safety, efficiency, and day-to-day operations.

Benefits and Perks (for Full Time)

• Employer paid medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees!
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• 401K with company match
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000
• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you're a hands-on, solutions-oriented professional who enjoys taking ownership, keeping operations on track, and making a difference, we invite you to apply!

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.