Deputy Director of Facilities Management

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- Deputy Director of Facilities Management (260006DW)

Job Description

Deputy Director of Facilities Management - ( 260006DW )

Description

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH), operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Director of Facilities Management to provide leadership and oversight of facilities operations, regulatory compliance, safety programs, and strategic infrastructure initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Facilities Management, this position plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient healthcare environment that supports the hospital’s mission and delivery of high-quality patient care.

The Deputy Director partners closely with hospital leadership to advance facilities management priorities, oversee Environment of Care and life safety programs, support policy development, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. In the absence of the Director, the Deputy Director assumes responsibility for departmental operations, staff oversight, and response to facility‑related emergencies and critical incidents.

This role will be instrumental in supporting LSH’s transition to a new hospital facility, helping to establish the policies, systems, operational processes, and compliance frameworks necessary for a modern and efficient Facilities Management program. The successful candidate will contribute to long-term capital planning, infrastructure modernization, and organizational readiness efforts that position the hospital for future success.

LSH is a vital safety-net hospital serving some of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable populations through specialized acute, long-term, behavioral health, and rehabilitative care services. As part of DPH, LSH is committed to advancing health equity, improving access to high-quality care, and supporting statewide public health priorities. The Deputy Director will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the hospital’s operations, regulatory readiness, and patient-centered environment of care.

Please note
: 8-4pm Monday
- Friday with weekends off

• In partnership with the Director of Facilities Management, oversee and administer the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Environment of Care (EOC) Program.
• Ensure hospital-wide compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including standards established by The Joint Commission (TJC), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards, and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Oversee program elements including Emergency Management, Life Safety, Safety, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management, Equipment Management, Utility Systems Management, and other Environment of Care functions.
• Manage and evaluate the facility’s regulatory inspection, testing, and compliance programs. Coordinate and oversee required inspections and testing activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and applicable codes. Monitor corrective actions and ensure timely resolution, documentation, and closure of identified deficiencies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Facilities Management and the Environment of Care Safety Officer to develop, implement, and maintain EOC and safety‑related policies, procedures, forms, databases, and compliance tools. Establish and maintain comprehensive record‑keeping systems to ensure accurate, organized, and readily retrievable documentation.
• Prepare and present reports,…