Facilities Management Director

Encompass Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Join Encompass Health as a Facilities Management Director, responsible for maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards at our rehabilitation hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. You will lead maintenance programs and cultivate an inclusive work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in a healthcare setting, with supervisory experience in facility operations. Benefits include medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hospital maintenance or construction within a healthcare setting.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in facility operations.
• Broad knowledge of TJC, OSHA, and other regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Plan and lead safety meetings.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

Skills

Facility Management

Supervisory experience

Understanding of regulatory standards

Chiller systems

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification as Healthcare Facility Manager (preferred)

Job description

Facilities Management Director Career Opportunity

Acknowledged and appreciated for your expertise in Facility Management, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our rehabilitation hospital. Your role involves creating welcoming, healing environments for patients and families while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a culture centered on patient safety and care.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you will join a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our team unites for the greater good of patients, and we pride ourselves on achievements such as being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.

Starting Perks and Benefits

From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Facilities Management Director You've Always Aspired to Be

• Ensure that the rehabilitation hospital, satellite clinics, and all related building systems adhere to Joint Commission standards and local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Plan and lead environment of care/safety meetings, potentially serving as the safety officer in charge of compliance.
• Coordinate and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs in alignment with industry standards and equipment manufacturer recommendations.
• Cultivate and maintain an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces diversity.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and/or five or more years of experience in hospital maintenance or construction within a healthcare setting.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in healthcare‑related facility equipment and systems operations, including expertise in chiller systems, steam boilers, hydraulic systems, building controls, electrical systems, and air handlers.
• Broad knowledge of TJC, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agency standards.
• Membership in a state or national healthcare engineering association (preferred).
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) credential (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or nights, and on religious or legal holidays when scheduled.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what’s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post‑acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing.

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.