Director of Facility Operations

Position Summary:

Director of Facility Operations plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Environmental Departments; overseeing upgrades and ongoing projects as related to the physical plant and will provide quality assurance of their assigned tasks to assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.

This role will work closely with the Director of Quality Management to maintain consistency, compliance, and a high aesthetic standard across all properties.

This role requires very strong organizational skills, initiative, and follow-through.

Essential Job Functions:


* Responsible for regular facility inspections for quality assurance


* Prepares presentations to management to gain project approval


* Develops and maintains relationships with internal/external vendors


* Manages projects to deliver expected service levels within a prescribed budget


* Supports site-wide infrastructure and facility improvement projects, ranging from operational efficiency to ensuring that facilities meet State and Joint Commission regulations as well as Discovery Behavioral Health standards


* Create and monitor preventative maintenance programs


* Become familiar with all policies and procedures (Company, State, Federal, and Regulatory) .


* Coordinate policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.


* Inspect storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc.

for upkeep and supply control.


* Participate in facility surveys/inspections made by authorized government agencies.


* Review and develop a plan(s) of action for any/all deficiencies noted during survey inspections.


* Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc.


* Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility as designated by established policies and procedures.


* Determine departmental staffing needs and assist in hiring the required number of personnel.


* Schedule department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, cleaning schedules, etc., to expedite work.


* Counsel/discipline personnel as requested or necessary.


* Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel.


* Make daily rounds to ensure that personnel are performing required duties and to assure that appropriate procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility.


* Ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner for patient comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained and operable to perform necessary duties and services.

Knowledge, Education, Experience:


* Due to the nature of our business, we need a compassionate understanding person with a can-do attitude.

A Team player with:


* Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree preferred


* 5 or more year...