JOHN CLARKE
Clinton
Summary
Facilities Management leader with 10+ years of healthcare‑specific experience, driving safe, compliant, and resilient operations across multi‑site healthcare and ambulatory environments. Proven record leading maintenance organizations, regulatory compliance programs, and large‑scale infrastructure and capital initiatives. Brings deep technical expertise in life safety systems, emergency power, medical gas systems, CMMS optimization, and operational planning, combined with a strong focus on strategic capital alignment, staff development, and continuous improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Facilities Manager
University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2022 - Current
- Lead six multidisciplinary teams and 30+ staff across 18+ healthcare and ambulatory facilities, including four AirMed bases, delivering reliable, compliant, and mission‑critical facilities operations.
- Provide system‑wide leadership for facilities operations, overseeing life safety programs, preventive and corrective maintenance, and capital infrastructure improvements across diverse clinical environments.
- Support the development and management of operating budgets exceeding $20M, aligning financial planning with organizational priorities and long‑term capital and asset strategies.
- Partner with executive and clinical leadership to develop organization‑wide strategic plans that support expansion, regulatory readiness, and operational resilience.
- Lead emergency preparedness and response planning, coordinating facilities readiness for high‑risk healthcare operations and AirMed environments.
- Ensure enterprise‑wide compliance with life safety, building, physical environment, and regulatory requirements, maintaining continuous survey readiness.
- Build and develop high‑performing facilities teams through workforce planning, strategic hiring, and structured onboarding, strengthening technical depth, regulatory competence, and long‑term operational resilience.
- Serve as Chair, University of Utah Health Fire Safety Subcommittee, providing governance, oversight, and system‑level policy guidance.
Facilities Manager
Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed all maintenance and facilities operations for a technologically advanced rehabilitation hospital environment, ensuring uninterrupted clinical services and patient safety.
- Oversaw critical building systems including HVAC, medical gas and vacuum systems, BAS/controls, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire alarm, fire suppression, and life safety systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary rehabilitation physicians, clinical providers, and operational stakeholders to align facilities performance with patient care and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted and supervised code‑required inspections, testing, and documentation, including life safety, fire protection, medical gas, and physical environment elements.
- Improved system reliability, safety, and service responsiveness through timely troubleshooting and resolution of complex infrastructure and building system failures.
- Led capital infrastructure planning and execution, including system upgrades, lifecycle replacements, and long‑term maintenance strategies.
- Recruited, trained, and onboarded facilities staff, strengthening technical proficiency, compliance knowledge, and operational readiness.
- Ensured full regulatory compliance of the physical environment, maintaining documentation, corrective action plans, and continuous survey readiness.
Maintenance Engineer III / Lead Worker
Farmington Health Center
Farmington, UT
11.2016 - 04.2020
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies within CMMS, optimizing work order workflows, asset tracking, preventive maintenance compliance, and reporting accuracy.
- Coached, mentored, and trained facilities staff, accelerating technical competency, safety awareness, and regulatory readiness.
- Conducted and oversaw code‑required inspection, testing, and maintenance of critical infrastructure and life safety systems, ensuring operational reliability and compliance.
- Managed multiple concurrent maintenance projects while overseeing day‑to‑day facilities operations to support uninterrupted clinical services.
- Supported budget planning and expense management, aligning maintenance activities with strategic organizational goals.
Building Systems Operator
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Operated, monitored, and troubleshot HVAC, mechanical, medical gas, and other critical building systems, ensuring reliable and compliant facility operations.
- Responded to and prioritized maintenance requests, coordinating repairs with internal teams and vendors to minimize downtime and impact to clinical operations.
Crew Lead
Utah Olympic Park
Park City, UT
05.2008 - 09.2015
- Maintained facility infrastructure, track systems, lighting, and operational equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and event‑ready conditions.
- Performed hands‑on repairs and coordinated day‑of race operations, supporting seamless execution and minimizing operational disruptions.
Skills
Strategy, Finance & Program Leadership
Strategic & Operational Planning Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Budget Development & Financial Stewardship Capital Program & Asset Lifecycle Management CMMS & Maintenance Workflow Optimization
Healthcare Systems, Safety & Compliance
Life Safety Code & Physical Environment Compliance Medical Gas Systems Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) Regulatory Readiness & Survey Management Risk Mitigation
People, Operations & Infrastructure
Team Leadership & Talent Development Vendor & Contract Oversight Building Systems Operations (HVAC, BAS, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection) Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Programs
Certification
High School Equivalency Diploma – Brigham Young University
Bachelor’s Degree Equivalency – Facilities Management
- 18+ years of progressive facilities management experience
- 10+ years in complex healthcare facilities environments
- 7+ years in leadership roles
- Professional experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree based on scope of responsibility, regulatory oversight, capital planning, and organizational impact.
ASSE 6040 – Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel
Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) Certification
Life Safety Compliance Certification
IFC Firestopping Certification
OSHA 30‑Hour – General Industry
FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certifications
Building Automation Systems (BAS) Programming Certifications (Multiple platforms)
Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
Frontline Leader – Transformational Leadership
Lean Six Sigma White Belt
First Aid, CPR & AED Certified
Timeline
Senior Facilities Manager
University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics
09.2022 - Current
Facilities Manager
Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2022
Maintenance Engineer III / Lead Worker
Farmington Health Center
11.2016 - 04.2020
Building Systems Operator
University of Utah Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2016
Crew Lead
Utah Olympic Park
05.2008 - 09.2015