What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Facility Operations position at Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital?
Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.
Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.
Opening in Fall 2025, Capital Park Mental Health Hospital, 144-bed, located at the former site of Bethesda Hospital, will offer inpatient, intensive outpatient and "partial hospitalization" mental health treatment.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Facility Operations will be responsible for the overall maintenance of the buildings, grounds, fixtures, and equipment of the facility. Areas of responsibility may include two or more of the following areas/departments: safety, security, maintenance, facilities, materials management, and housekeeping.
- Oversee general building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs, and electrical work.
- Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on all equipment.
- Ensure the facility is in a sanitary, attractive, safe, orderly condition and in compliance with all regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
- Ensure the facility maintains compliance with all regulatory standards (i.e., NFPA, OSHA, etc.) and accreditation requirements (i.e., CMS, TJC, etc).
- 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.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- Five or more years’ of Healthcare experience involving construction/maintenance preferred.
- Ten or more years’ construction/maintenance/Healthcare supervisory experience preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- 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 preffered.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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