0000 Facility - 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 areas or departments: safety, security, maintenance, facilities, materials management, and housekeeping. The role oversees facility maintenance and systems, regulatory and accreditation compliance, staff management, maintenance planning, projects, and coordination with vendors and contractors. The position also responds to facility fire and disaster situations and performs other functions and tasks as assigned. A high school diploma is required. A bachelor’s degree or higher in business or a technical field is preferred. Five or more years of healthcare experience involving construction or maintenance and ten or more years of construction, maintenance, or healthcare supervisory experience are preferred. A valid state driver’s license is required where applicable. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire through the facility. First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements. A valid Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) credential is preferred. Management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances dictate. The employer states that it is committed to equal employment opportunities for applicants regardless of characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Valid state driver’s license where required by the facility.
- CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the 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) credential.
- First aid certification may be required depending on state or facility.
Responsibilities
- Oversee general building maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs, and electrical work.
- Ensure preventive maintenance is completed on all equipment.
- Maintain the facility in a sanitary, attractive, safe, and orderly condition and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including NFPA and OSHA, and accreditation requirements, including CMS and TJC.
- Manage staff, including hiring, development, training, performance management, 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 fires and disaster situations and assist according to emergency plans.
- Coordinate outside service vendors, contractors, and maintenance staff to complete projects as assigned or needed.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
