Director of Facility Operations

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.

• 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 years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or medical setting
• Training in environmental control practices and procedures is preferred
• Minimum of 4 years in sobriety