Director Facility Operations

West Pines Behavioral Health - Westminster, CO

Full-time - Manager

Westminster, CO

About the position

The Director of Plant Operations at West Pines Behavioral Health is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the functionality and safety of the facility. This position oversees multiple teams, including engineering, maintenance, security, transportation, and environmental services, to maintain a high standard of operational excellence. The Director will manage both operational and capital budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to meet the facility's needs. A key aspect of this role involves implementing lean six sigma projects aimed at improving processes and reducing waste, thereby enhancing overall service delivery. In addition to budget management, the Director will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation requirements. This includes developing and enforcing policies that govern facility operations, ensuring that all staff are trained and equipped to meet these standards. The Director will also be responsible for overseeing general building maintenance, which encompasses plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs, and electrical work. Preventative maintenance will be a priority, ensuring that all equipment is serviced regularly to avoid disruptions in service. The Director will play a crucial role in maintaining a sanitary, safe, and orderly environment, responding to emergencies such as fires and disasters in accordance with established emergency plans. They will also coordinate with outside service vendors and contractors to complete necessary projects, ensuring that all work aligns with the facility's operational goals. This position requires strong leadership skills, as the Director will be responsible for hiring, training, and managing staff to ensure effective departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs, and electrical work.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on all equipment.
• Maintain the facility in a sanitary, attractive, safe, and orderly condition in compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
• Manage staff including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective department operation.
• Ensure proper operations and maintenance of water systems, emergency electrical systems, sewage systems, primary electrical systems, telephone systems, fire alarm systems, and heating and cooling systems.
• Develop facility maintenance plans, timetables for completion, and recommendations for maintenance projects.
• Serve as project manager for small scale, short duration projects.
• Respond to facility fire and disaster situations immediately and assist per emergency plans.
• Coordinate outside service vendors/contractors and maintenance staff to complete projects as assigned/necessary.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Two or more years of college-level construction trade education or five or more years of construction/maintenance experience preferred.
• Ten or more years of construction/maintenance supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
• Valid Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) will be a plus.