Facilities Director (Req 101026)

Whitney M Young Jr Health Center•Albany, NY

5d•$105,000 - $137,000

About The Position

Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community. WYH has a robust benefits package including generous time off, affordable health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with safe harbor employer match, tuition reimbursement, term life insurance and more! GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Facilities Director provides strategic and hands-on leadership for all facilities, plant operations, safety, and physical environment functions across the enterprise. This role also ensures regulatory compliance, operational reliability, cost control, and a safe, patient-centered environment of care.

Requirements

Five (5) years of facilities management experience.
Three (3) years’ experience in the administration of maintenance and repair facilities.
One (1) year supervisory experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Budgeting and vendor negotiation skills.
Strong understanding of regulatory and safety requirements

Nice To Haves

Eight (8) years’ experience in the administration of maintenance and repair facilities
Three (3) years’ supervisory experience
Healthcare facilities management experience (to include The Joint Commission readiness)
Project management and capital planning expertise
Collaborative leadership style with clinical sensitivity

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of all buildings, grounds and physical infrastructure.
Conduct routine facility rounds to identify safety risks, deferred maintenance, and environmental issues.
Respond to urgent facility issues impacting patient care (to include HVAC failures, plumbing, electrical, and life safety incidents).
Coordinate work orders and preventive maintenance schedules across all sites.
Supervise facilities, maintenance, and environmental services staff.
Prioritize and dispatch internal staff or external vendors based on clinical impact.
Ensure clinical spaces remain compliant with infection control and safety standards in conjunction with clinical leadership.
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and corrective actions.
Develop and manage a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) program.
Maintain inventory of all facility assets (HVAC, generators, medical gas, boilers, elevators, etc.).
Ensure timely inspections, testing, and servicing of critical systems.
Oversee life-cycle planning for capital equipment and building systems.
Track deferred maintenance and develop mitigation and replacement plans.
Maintain equipment service contracts and warranties.
Ensure compliance with: The Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, Life Safety Code, (New York State DOH, OMH, OASAS, OCFS, OTDA, and other regulatory entities), state and local building, fire, and safety codes
Co-facilitates the Facilities Management and Emergency Operations Committee.
Prepares facilities for accreditation surveys, and fire inspections.
Maintain documentation for life safety drawings, risk assessments, and compliance plans.
Conduct and document emergency preparedness drills related to facilities operations.
Ensure proper signage, accessibility (ADA), and patient safety features.
Lead facility renovations, expansions, and new site build-outs.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and local authorities.
Ensure projects meet clinical workflow, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Develop project scopes, timelines, and budgets.
Oversee punch lists, inspections, and occupancy approvals.
Coordinate clinic moves, space reconfigurations, and service expansions.
Collaborate with clinical leadership on space utilization and workflow.
Support opening of new services and clinics.
Ensure exam rooms and clinical spaces meet operational needs.
Coordinate Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E).
Maintain clean, functional, and welcoming patient environments.
Provide regular reporting to the COO on: Facility risks; Capital needs; Deferred maintenance; Regulatory readiness; Cost management/mitigation
Participate in organizational planning and growth initiatives.
Serve as a trusted operational partner to clinical and administrative leaders.
Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e. DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH, and all accreditation standards (e.g. Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH).
Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center.
Completes other duties as assigned.