Facilities Director

Eventide Tabitha is currently seeking a Facilities Director to oversee both the Care Center and Senior Living Community.

The Director oversees the physical plant operations of the campus to maintain the buildings, equipment, and grounds owned and/or operated by Eventide. Ensures that the administrative and operational functions are in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Directly supervises the activities and functions performed by the facilities employees and/or other employees as assigned to support the department functions.


• Assists in the planning and maintaining of the budget of the physical plant with the approval of the Executive Director.


• Develops and maintains positive employee relations within the facilities department and establishes working relationships with other departments.


• Responsible for purchasing parts and supplies used in the servicing and repair of equipment or buildings.


• Maintains acceptable inventory levels and controls.


• Establishes work schedules and work assignments for all facilities employees.


• Coordinates and oversees campus’ vehicle fleet and provides associated transportation needs.


• Provides ongoing orientation and training for all Eventide employees (for vehicle fleet).


• Performs and initiates a written preventative maintenance program that will allow for the routine and consistent servicing of the physical plant and equipment, including keeping records of repairs, equipment servicing, schedules and testing, etc.


• Knows and follows all safety instructions and rules regarding the use of tools, equipment, and chemicals along with infection control policies and disaster plan.


• Responsible to coordinate and maintain relationships with outside vendors necessary to complete all scheduled and unscheduled physical plant tasks/repairs.


• Assists in the maintenance and oversight of Life Safety and security systems and intervenes where appropriate.


• Conducts routine inspections and testing of Life Safety equipment and maintains documentation of results.


• Secures risk areas according to facility policy and federal and state regulations.


• Responsible for all facets of building and grounds maintenance and the preservation of Eventide's facilities.


• Initiates projects and repairs and works with the Executive Director to sustain safe and efficient facility operations.


• Acts as the Safety Director, initiates monthly surveys and safety committee meetings. Reports to QA monthly.


• Identifies any unsafe work practices or work areas within the physical plant and throughout the facility and establishes corrective measures promptly to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors. Serves on the Safety Committee.


• Identifies capital equipment needs for the physical plant.


• Attends meetings with architects and contractors on any physical plant construction.


• Serves as a consultant to any subsidiary or affiliate of Eventide for plant maintenance issues.


• Must be able to operate a variety of hand and power tools and have a general knowledge of carpentry.


• Requires a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and refrigeration systems.


• Must be knowledgeable of boilers, compressors, generators etc. as well as various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

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