Purpose | The Facilities Director is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and direction of facilities operations across all sites. This includes preventive and corrective maintenance, regulatory compliance, space and equipment planning, vendor management, budgeting, and strategic facilities development. The Director ensures that all physical environments support healthcare operations, patient safety, staff well-being, and regulatory standards. |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | - Oversees and coordinates with internal departments and external vendors on all facility operations, including, but not limited to, the supervision of maintenance, medical waste disposal, elevator maintenance, security services, housekeeping, landscaping, and snow removal services across all locations.
- Conducts hazard analysis, safety drills, and implements procedures to improve all staff emergency preparedness, including severe weather, fire safety, active shooter, and other emergency plans in partnership with internal teams and external agencies.
- Performs routine inspections and documentation of facility conditions, including scheduled and unscheduled evaluations of biomedical equipment to maintain compliance.
- Leads preventive and corrective maintenance of facility structures, mechanical, electrical, emergency systems, and vehicles to ensure safety and functionality.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
- Develops, implements, and enforces policies for space planning, construction, office/cubicle layouts, and storage solutions to support organizational growth and function.
- Plans and oversees all physical moves, construction, renovations, and facility upgrades in coordination with leadership.
- Coordinates and tracks all facility-related purchases, including furniture standardization and capital inventory across waiting rooms, offices, and clinical spaces.
- Develops and manages a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Program in alignment with healthcare standards and safety guidelines.
- Responds promptly to maintenance and safety requests, including off-hour emergencies, and functions as a working supervisor when needed.
- Supervises maintenance personnel, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, and fostering a positive, engaged team culture.
- Manages departmental budgets, including utilities, cost-control initiatives, and approval of facility-related capital and non-budgeted expenditures.
- Maintains adequate inventory and oversees ordering of parts, supplies, and equipment necessary for facility operations.
- Manages employee access via security systems and distributes key cards/fobs as needed.
- Maintains strong cross-functional relationships to anticipate and proactively address facility-related needs.
- Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives, OSHA compliance, Department Head meetings, and ongoing staff development.
- Supports special projects, data analysis, and organizational planning as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Min. Qualifications | - Should have proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare facility mechanical, structural, and electrical systems.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a group setting as well as ability to work under pressure and professionally handle stressful situations.
- Strong analytical skills as well as excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, including the ability to lead effectively by motivating assigned team members, as well as the ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees.
- Ability to travel to all clinical locations as needed.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
- Ability to obtain a Class B CDL license within the first 6 months of employment.
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Education, License, and Experience Requirements | - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience at a director level overseeing engineering, maintenance, and construction in a healthcare institution is preferred.
- 3–5 years of leadership experience, ideally managing facilities for a healthcare system, preferred.
- 2–3 years of people management experience, including coaching, mentoring, development, and team engagement.
- Construction, safety, and security experience.
- Professional designation or licensure preferred, such as CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager), CHC (Certified Healthcare Constructor), or PE (Professional Engineer).
- 2-3 years’ experience in people management and building a positive work environment, including coaching, mentoring, developing, recognizing, and engaging team members.
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