Director Facility Operations

Acadia Healthcare•Apopka, FL

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About The Position

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S. Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation. Director - Facility Operations – Orlando Health – Behavioral Health Hospital Acadia Healthcare and Orlando Health have formed a joint venture to develop, construct, and operate a state-of-the-art, two-story, 144-bed behavioral health hospital. This new facility will address the critical need for accessible, high-quality psychiatric care in the Orlando area, expanding the region’s capacity to serve patients across Central Florida. Located in Apopka, Florida, the newly built hospital will provide a comprehensive suite of behavioral health services to meet growing demands. Slated to open in Spring 2026, this hospital will consolidate Orlando Health’s behavioral health services, streamlining and enhancing psychiatric care for the community. Our Director of Facility Operations is responsible for the overall maintenance of the buildings, grounds, fixtures, and equipment of the facility. Areas of responsibility may include two or more of the following areas/departments: safety, security, maintenance, facilities, materials management, and housekeeping.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree or higher level of education in Business or technical field preferred.
Five or more years’ of Healthcare experience involving construction/maintenance preferred.
Ten or more years’ construction/maintenance/Healthcare supervisory experience preferred.
Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Nice To Haves

Valid Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) will be preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee general building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs, and electrical work.
Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on all equipment.
Ensure the facility is in a sanitary, attractive, safe, orderly condition and in compliance with all regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
Ensure the facility maintains compliance with all regulatory standards (i.e., NFPA, OSHA, etc.) and accreditation requirements (i.e., CMS, TJC, etc).
Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
Ensure proper operations and maintenance of water systems, emergency electrical systems, sewage systems, primary electrical systems, telephone systems, fire alarm systems, and heating and cooling systems.
Develop facility maintenance plans, timetables for completion ,and recommendations for maintenance projects.
Serve as project manager for small-scale, short-duration projects.
Respond to facility fire and disaster situations immediately and assist per emergency plans.
Coordinate outside service vendors/contractors and maintenance staff to complete projects as assigned/necessary.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.