Director Facility Operations
About The Position
Responsible for the overall maintenance of the facility’s buildings, grounds, fixtures, and equipment. Areas of responsibility may include two or more of the following: safety, security, maintenance, facilities, materials management, and housekeeping. The role ensures that facility systems are properly operated and maintained, the environment remains safe and sanitary, and the facility complies with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. It also provides staff management, coordinates vendors and contractors, develops maintenance plans, and manages small-scale projects.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Valid state driver’s license, where required by the facility.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
- First aid may be required, depending on the state or facility.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business or a technical field.
- Five or more years of healthcare experience involving construction or maintenance.
- Ten or more years of construction, maintenance, or healthcare supervisory experience.
- Valid Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification.
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 sanitary, attractive, safe, orderly, and compliant with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including NFPA and OSHA, and accreditation requirements, including CMS and TJC.
- Manage staff hiring, development, training, performance, and communication to support effective and efficient department operations.
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of water, emergency electrical, sewage, primary electrical, telephone, fire alarm, heating, and cooling systems.
- Develop facility maintenance plans, completion timetables, and recommendations for maintenance projects.
- Serve as project manager for small-scale, short-duration projects.
- Respond immediately to facility fire and disaster situations and assist according to emergency plans.
- Coordinate outside service vendors, contractors, and maintenance staff to complete projects as assigned or necessary.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
