Facilities Director

Springbrook Behavioral Health Systems • Travelers Rest, AL

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About The Position

Springbrook Behavioral Health is seeking a Facilities Director to oversee the physical safety, maintenance, and environment of care. The role ensures that the building meets regulatory standards, manages physical security, and maintains anti-ligature and supportive environments for vulnerable patients while balancing facility operations with healthcare compliance.

Under the general direction of hospital officials, the Facilities Director plans, implements, coordinates, and assesses the hospital’s facility management and its accident prevention, fire prevention, and occupational safety and health programs. The role applies knowledge of industrial safety-related engineering disciplines and operating regulations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive facility management experience, ideally in a hospital or behavioral health setting.
• Valid unrestricted South Carolina driver’s license.
• Expert-level understanding of life safety codes, physical plant operations, and preventive maintenance programming in a 24/7 healthcare environment.
• Manual dexterity with tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds and to stand and work for long periods.
• Must work well with department colleagues, housekeeping staff, nursing staff, and outside contractual services.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or healthcare administration; equivalent experience is widely accepted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the facility’s physical safety, maintenance, and environment of care.
• Ensure the building meets regulatory standards.
• Manage physical security and maintain anti-ligature and supportive environments for patients.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and assess hospital facility management.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and assess accident prevention, fire prevention, and occupational safety and health programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed