Facilities Director

The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc.•Ardmore, OK

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Facilities Director at GSCC provides overall leadership and hands-on expertise in maintaining safe, clean, efficient, and compliant facilities across multiple healthcare sites. This role combines strategic planning and vendor oversight with direct involvement in maintenance, repair, environmental services and emergency response. The Director ensures facilities support high-quality patient care, staff safety, and organizational sustainability while also performing repairs personally when appropriate to reduce costs and improve responsiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management or related technical field, or 5+ years of facilities management experience, preferably in healthcare.
Demonstrated hands-on technical repair and troubleshooting skills.
Proven leadership and project management experience.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and facility management systems.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to be insured under the organization’s auto policy.
Willingness to travel frequently between sites and occasionally outside the service area for vendor coordination, training, or emergency needs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, HIPAA, and healthcare facility compliance requirements.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Certified Facility Manager (CFM), OSHA, or equivalent certification.
Prior experience in an FQHC or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and minor emergency repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC troubleshooting, doors/locks, lighting, and general building systems.
Develop and oversee preventive maintenance schedules while performing tasks directly when possible.
Maintain and operate building systems, including HVAC, fire suppression, access control, and security systems.
Respond to after-hours facility emergencies as the primary on-call resource.
Maintain tools, ladders, equipment, and ensure safe repair practices.
Oversee landscaping and grounds maintenance, including vendor coordination or direct upkeep of lawns, trees, parking lots, lighting, and walkways.
Ensure exterior areas are clean, safe, ADA-compliant, and present a welcoming environment for patients and staff.
Perform small-scale groundskeeping or repairs directly when appropriate (e.g., trimming, snow/ice removal, debris cleanup).
Ensure facilities meet requirements under OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, CMS, and HRSA standards.
Oversee infection control compliance, including HVAC, ventilation, and safe workspaces.
Conduct regular inspections and maintain all necessary compliance documentation, inspection records, and facility logs.
Serve as the primary lead for emergency preparedness across all facilities.
Develop, implement, and routinely test site-specific emergency response and continuity of operations plans.
Coordinate with local emergency responders, utility companies, and city/county emergency management.
Ensure backup power systems (generators, battery backups, server cooling) are maintained and tested.
Prepare facilities for weather-related events such as snow/ice, tornadoes, flooding, and extreme heat and cold.
Lead staff training and drills for evacuation, shelter-in-place, fire, and severe weather response.
Maintain supplies and equipment (ice melt, sandbags, generators, flashlights, radios, PPE) for rapid response.
Develop and manage long-term facility and infrastructure plans aligned with organizational growth.
Manage the facilities budget, balancing vendor contracts with cost-saving in-house repairs.
Identify and implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Maximize asset life cycles through refurbishment, repair, or repurposing.
Lead, train, and mentor custodial and maintenance staff.
Provide technical guidance to staff on safe repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting practices.
Foster a culture of responsiveness, accountability, and teamwork.
Coordinate and negotiate contracts for services not handled in-house.
Ensure external contractors deliver quality, timely, and cost-effective work.
Maintain positive relationships with utility providers, emergency responders, vendors and inspectors.
Oversee construction, renovation, and expansion projects from planning to completion.
Ensure projects meet budget, quality, safety, and timeline expectations.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership on facility status, capital needs, and emergency events.
Partner with Patient Experience, Clinical Operations, and Administrative teams to ensure facilities enhance patient care and staff efficiency.
Oversee procurement and inventory of facility supplies, repair parts, and equipment.
Track usage, reduce waste, and streamline purchasing with Finance and Admin teams.
Maintain appropriate spare parts and emergency equipment inventories for rapid response.
Safely operate a company vehicle for travel between clinic sites and for transporting tools, supplies, and equipment.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness, perform basic preventative maintenance checks (oil, tire pressure, fluids), maintain regular maintenance schedules (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.) and promptly report additional maintenance needs.
Ensure safe driving practices and compliance with all traffic laws while representing the organization.