Assistant Director - Facility Operations
About The Position
The Assistant Director - Facility Operations is responsible for general and preventive maintenance of a facility’s equipment, building, furniture, fixtures, and grounds, including monitoring work performed by outside vendors or contractors. The role manages facility and equipment maintenance, building operations, regulatory and building-code compliance, and facility operational effectiveness and safety. It also oversees department staff and manages budgets, inventory, repairs, and facility design and renovation projects. The position serves as project manager for small-scale, short-duration projects and is on call for building emergencies. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in facilities management or operations and at least five years of experience in a similar position. A valid state driver’s license and CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility. First aid may be required depending on the state or facility. Supervisory experience and a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification are preferred. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in facilities management or operations.
- Five or more years of experience in a similar position.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of supervisory experience.
- Valid Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification.
- First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.
Responsibilities
- Manage activities involved in the maintenance of facilities and equipment.
- Oversee building operations, including structural maintenance.
- Ensure regulatory and building-code compliance.
- Direct, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
- Manage staff hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to support effective department operations.
- Ensure safe operations and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Serve as project manager for small-scale, short-duration projects.
- Develop and manage budget and inventory systems.
- Manage facility design and renovation activities.
- Analyze metrics and recommend improvements and solutions to identified issues.
- Initiate and authorize repairs or replacements and prepare related cost estimates.
- Be on call for building emergencies.
- Ensure facility operational effectiveness and safety.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
