Director Facility Operations

Unclassified - North Port, FL

Full-time - Manager

North Port, FL

About the position

The Director of Plant Operations at North Port Behavioral Health is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the functionality and safety of the facility. This position oversees a variety of 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 facility performance. In addition to budget management, the Director is tasked with ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation requirements. This includes developing and enforcing policies that govern facility operations, as well as overseeing general building maintenance tasks such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, and electrical work. The Director will also ensure that preventative maintenance is performed on all equipment to avoid disruptions in service and maintain a safe environment for both staff and patients. The role requires strong leadership skills, as the Director will be responsible for staff management, including hiring, training, and performance management. Effective communication is essential to ensure that all team members are aligned with the facility's operational goals. The Director will also oversee the proper operation and maintenance of critical systems, including water, emergency electrical, sewage, primary electrical, telephone, fire alarm, and heating and cooling systems. Additionally, the Director will serve as a project manager for small-scale, short-duration projects, responding promptly to facility emergencies and coordinating with outside service vendors and contractors as necessary. This position is vital to maintaining a sanitary, safe, and orderly environment that meets all regulatory standards and enhances the overall patient experience.

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 all regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective and efficient 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.