Anthony Walters
Summary
Senior healthcare facilities and compliance leader with 20+ years of progressive responsibility across hospital engineering, life-safety systems, regulatory readiness, and multi-trade workforce supervision. Currently serving as Senior Facilities Manager, leading complex building operations and compliance initiatives. Recognized for delivering flawless Joint Commission audits, strengthening preventive maintenance programs, and building high-performing technical teams in regulated environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Facilities Manager
City of Hope- Irvine
Irvine, California
07.2026 - Current
- Manages facilities operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Oversees vendor contracts and relationships for facility services and supplies.
- Leads facility inspections to identify maintenance needs and improvements.
- Trains staff on facility management best practices and procedures.
- Collaborates with departments to align facility services with organizational needs.
- Collaborates with management team to identify and procure equipment and tools to increase safety and productivity.
- Manages systematic maintenance program to prevent equipment and systems failures.
- Develops and implements policies to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Performs regular inspections of buildings and grounds to identify areas of improvement or necessary repairs.
- Directs implementation of goals, policies, procedures, and work standards for program success.
- Coordinats with external vendors for repairs, renovations and other projects related to facilities management.
Facilities Superintendent / Compliance Officer
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Orange, California
05.2023 - 06.2026
- Supported hospital facilities operations, skilled trades, and regulatory compliance across acute-care settings.
- Helped lead compliance work that produced flawless Joint Commission audits for two hospitals.
- Supervised skilled trades and facilities staff supporting HVAC, electrical, high-voltage, water distribution, medical gases, steam, and life-safety systems.
- Maintained compliance with department policies, regulatory standards, and internal controls.
- Directed preventive maintenance programs and emergency repair response.
- Reviewed internal and vendor work for quality, safety, and code compliance.
- Kept inspection, repair, and maintenance records organized and current.
- Set schedules, assigned work, prioritized projects, and managed material inventories.
- Trained staff on safety procedures, tools, equipment, and compliance standards.
- Served as escalation lead during emergency maintenance events and operational disruptions.
Operations Manager – Southern California & Nevada
ORR Protection Systems
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Directed regional safety, service, and financial operations.
- Approved proposals, scopes of work, and construction contracts.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local codes.
- Managed cost controls, licensing, certifications, and ISO quality systems.
- Built and mentored high-performing technical teams.
Senior Specialist Service Technician
Honeywell Building Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Fire alarm, access control, security, and building automation systems.
- Enterprise Building Integrator (EBI) software certified.
- Developed proposals and ensured code-compliant installations.
Lead Technician / Full-Service Technician II
Cintas Fire Protection
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Fire alarms, sprinklers, fire pumps, emergency lighting, extinguishers.
- Trained technicians and scheduled service teams.
Northern Regional Manager
Sun Devil Fire & Security
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Managed inspections, repairs, installations, proposals, fleet, and inventory.
- Awarded multiple company performance honors.
Reactor Operator / Electronics Technician
U.S. Navy – USS Bremerton
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Operated nuclear propulsion and safety-critical systems.
- Performed emergency and preventive maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ07-2026
Certified Hospital Facilities Manager, CHFM -
American Hospital Association
Certificate in Facilities Management -
University of California
Irvine, CAMECH Certification -
American Hospital Association
NICET Level III - Fire Alarm Design & Service
NICET Level I - Special Hazards Systems
Naval Nuclear Power Training Program - Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemistry
Skills
- Executive Communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Workforce Leadership
- Staff Development
- Problem Solving
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Proficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Preventive Maintenance Systems
- Safety Culture
- Risk Mitigation
- Training
- Competency Development
- Budget Management
- Inventory Management
- Resource Management
- MS Office Suite
Regulatory And Compliance Expertise
- The Joint Commission (TJC)
- Life Safety Code (LSC)
- NFPA / OSHA
- Hospital Utility Systems Compliance
- Preventive Maintenance & Documentation Systems
- Vendor & Contractor Quality Oversight
Timeline
Senior Facilities Manager
City of Hope- Irvine
07.2026 - Current
Facilities Superintendent / Compliance Officer
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
05.2023 - 06.2026
Operations Manager – Southern California & Nevada
ORR Protection Systems
01.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Specialist Service Technician
Honeywell Building Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Technician / Full-Service Technician II
Cintas Fire Protection
01.2015 - 01.2018
Northern Regional Manager
Sun Devil Fire & Security
01.2006 - 01.2015
Reactor Operator / Electronics Technician
U.S. Navy – USS Bremerton
01.1999 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Technical Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Certified Hospital Facilities Manager, CHFM -
American Hospital Association
Certificate in Facilities Management -
University of California
MECH Certification -
American Hospital Association