Facility Manager - Facility Operations

Sonora Behavioral Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora, located in Tucson, is seeking a Facilities Manager responsible for the general and preventive maintenance of hospital facilities and equipment. The role oversees staff, budgets, and small renovation projects to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

The candidate will manage regulatory adherence and lead projects from planning through completion, maintaining essential services and coordinating with vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related field.
• Five+ years experience in facilities/operations role.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and equipment maintenance activities.
• Oversee building operations including structural maintenance.
• Ensure regulatory and building code compliance.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate department staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Facilities maintenance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related field

Tools

CHFM certification

Job description

Overview

Sonora is a leading behavioral health provider, operating a 188-bed inpatient hospital along with ECT and outpatient therapy services. Located in Tucson, Arizona, we are dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and adults across all stages of behavioral health needs. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, and we are seeking motivated, dedicated professionals to join us in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for the general and preventive maintenance of the equipment, building, furniture, fixtures and grounds of the facility, to include monitoring work performed by outside vendors or contractors.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the activities involved in the maintenance of facilities and equipment.


• Responsible for building operations including structural maintenance.


• Responsible for regulatory and building code compliance.


• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of department staff.


• Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.


• Ensure safe operations and adherence to regulatory requirements.


• Serve as project manager for small scale, short duration projects.


• Develop and manage budget and inventory systems.


• Manage the activities involved in the design and renovation projects for a facility.


• Analyze metrics and make recommendations for improvements and solutions to issues that are identified.


• Initiate and authorize repairs or replacements and prepare related cost estimates.


• Be on-call for building emergencies.


• Responsible for facility operational effectiveness and safety.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in facilities management or operations required.


• Five or more years’ experience in similar position required.


• One or more years’ of supervisory experience preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid state driver's license.


• 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) preferred.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

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.

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