Director of Facilities Management (Site-based)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fire safety, maintenance and environmental services support to assigned location(s).
• Participates as a co-chairperson in the facility Safety Committee.
• Participates in the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP).
• Responsible for Preventive Maintenance Plans.
• Supervises and responsible for Maintenance and Environmental staff.
• May be required to drive company vehicle to assigned locations.
• Works with Human Resources to ensure departments are fully staffed, conducts interviews and hires qualified staff.
• Administers disciplinary action when necessary within company standards.
• Orients, instructs, trains, and supervises departmental staff; assigns duties and evaluates work performance.
• Attends and leads in-service programs.
• Has an active role in General Orientation to ensure proper training is provided to new employees regarding emergency utility shut off and fire and safety features of the facility.
• Approves payroll and maintains labor budget within specified parameters.
• Responsible for environmental reviews and annual visits.
• Provides operational assistance and support for Elderwood Development projects.
• Advocates for facility Administration and RDO’s on projects that affect their facilities.
• Approves all requests for purchasing for various departments including Maintenance, Housekeeping, Laundry.
• Adheres to NFPA Code Compliance through review and interpretation for all facilities.
• Knowledge and training of all local life safety/fire safety codes and NFPA.
• Conducts testing and program compliance of all potable water systems.
• Maintains environmental compliance for all regulatory agencies including DOH, local/state/federal, etc.
• Manages and enforces Cooling Tower testing and program (Program Administrator and Portal Entry where applicable).
• Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
• Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements and Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in related areas of: physical plant, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or HVAC systems maintenance preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred
• Current, valid driver license required
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Life Safety Codes and NFPA preferred