Facilities Director

This position oversees all physical plant and environmental services related functions in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Functional area

s include Engineering, Building Maintenance, Grounds, Safety, and Housekeeping. The Facilities Director is responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

The position reports to the Executive Director and is expected to perform independently and exercise good judgment. The position recruits, hires, trains, supervises, directs, and reviews the work of Maintenance and Housekeeping staff, conducts performance appraisals, and takes disciplinary action up to and including termination.

• The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
• Oversee entire physical plant and environmental services operations. Plan, direct, and evaluate activities of engineering, maintenance, housekeeping, grounds, and safety in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Maintain and effectively execute work order and preventative maintenance programs.
• Plan, organize, and oversee housekeeping operations to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and infection control are maintained at all times.
• Monitor status of buildings and grounds; plan for needed maintenance, repairs, supplies, equipment, and capital improvements. Consult with designers, architects, engineers, vendors, maintenance providers, and contractors as needed.
• Schedule, supervise, and evaluate Facilities and Housekeeping staff. Assign and update staff work schedules and assignments as changes occur.
• Conduct routine inspections of the facility to identify maintenance, safety, and cleaning needs.
• Administer the Property/Community Risk Management Procedure Plan and participate in emergency preparedness and disaster response planning.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire panels, emergency response systems, phone systems, and other building systems.
• Manage inventory of maintenance and housekeeping supplies, equipment, and materials within established budgets. Schedule maintenance and servicing of all equipment.
• Develop and implement departmental quality assurance programs related to facilities operations, safety, and housekeeping services.
• Develop departmental budgets, forecasts, and staffing plans. Ensure proper utilization of financial resources. Work within established budgets and communicate variances to the Executive Director.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations to the Executive Director as necessary or required concerning the operation of the department.
• Participate in risk management and quality assurance programs for the entire community.
• Promote and participate in the education of staff, team members, residents, and families related to safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.
• Maintain compliance with all personnel policies, established community policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ private health information and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Attend in-service classes and staff meetings as required.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).