Job Description
Job Description
General Description
The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, safety, and environmental operations of a residential mental health facility. This position ensures that all buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems are maintained in a safe, functional, and compliant manner to support the health, safety, and well-being of residents, staff, and visitors. The Facilities Coordinator works collaboratively with facility leadership to maintain compliance with applicable licensing, life safety, and regulatory requirements.
Tasks & Responsibilities
A. Essential Duties
Facility Operations and Maintenance
- Coordinate and perform routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities for facility buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems.
- Monitor the condition of facility infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, security, and fire/life safety systems.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and facility emergencies.
- Conduct routine inspections of the facility to identify maintenance, safety, or environmental concerns.
- Coordinate vendor services, repairs, inspections, and maintenance contracts.
- Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and licensing requirements related to facility operations and environmental safety.
- Participate in facility safety rounds and environmental risk assessments.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with fire safety, emergency preparedness, and life safety requirements.
- Ensure required inspections, permits, certifications, and maintenance records are completed and maintained.
- Identify and mitigate environmental and safety risks that may impact residents, staff, or visitors.
- Support readiness for regulatory, licensing, accreditation, and environmental health inspections.
Emergency Preparedness
- Assist in the development and implementation of emergency preparedness and disaster response plans.
- Participate in emergency drills and corrective action planning.
- Maintain emergency equipment and supplies in accordance with facility requirements.
Resident and Staff Safety
- Ensure resident living areas, common areas, and facility grounds remain safe, clean, and in good repair.
- Address maintenance issues that may affect resident health, safety, or quality of care.
- Collaborate with clinical and operational staff to resolve environmental concerns impacting resident services.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance requests, work orders, inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities.
- Prepare reports regarding facility conditions, maintenance projects, and capital improvement needs.
- Track and report trends related to facility repairs, equipment failures, and environmental risks.
Leadership and Communication
- Serve as a liaison between facility leadership, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies regarding maintenance and facility-related matters.
- Provide recommendations regarding facility improvements, repairs, and capital expenditures.
- Assist with the development of facility maintenance budgets and resource planning.
- Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
B. Additional Duties
- Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
- As the company continues to grow, additional responsibilities that are essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly.
C. Interpersonal Relations
- Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates the ability to function effectively as a part of a team. Use outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information.
- Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers.
- Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accept constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
- Be Professional: Wear business casual attire (please see dress code policy).
Competencies
- Organizational Excellence
- Vendor Management
- Safety and Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Budget Awareness
- Project Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service Focus
- Adaptability
- Accountability
Performance Standards & Measurement
- Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the business.
Equipment, Tools & Machines
- Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax.
- Use of company network and email domain.
Working Conditions
- Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment.
- May have several responsibilities at once. Interaction with others is constant and can be interruptive.
- Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow.
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs.
- Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency.
- If you must leave your employment with our company, we request employees to give us at least 2 weeks’ resignation notice in writing.
Demands
- Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative.
- Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
- Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees and business partners, among others.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Accept constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to function independently and flexibly.
- Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and interruptions.
- Stand and walk for extended periods (often much of a shift)
- Move quickly throughout the facility in response to patient needs or emergencies
- Navigate stairs, hallways, and patient rooms frequently
- Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., supplies, patient belongings)
- Assist patients with mobility, including transferring, repositioning, or supporting ambulation
- Occasionally participate in physical interventions (e.g., therapeutic holds) in accordance with training and company policy
- Perform repetitive motions such as bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and grasping
- Handle equipment, medical supplies, and documentation tools
- Physically respond to crisis situations, which may include:
- Safely intervening during patient agitation or aggression
- Escorting or guiding patients within the facility
- Maintaining physical presence and awareness for prolonged periods
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Technical, trade, vocational, or facility maintenance certification preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance, facilities management, building operations, or related experience
- Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, residential homes, or human services settings preferred.
Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm
