Director of Facilities

Job Description

Interim Director of Facilities Management / Plant Operations

📍 Tullahoma, TN

💰 $3,600 weekly | 13-week assignment (possible extension)

Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Facilities Management / Plant Operations to provide strong, hands-on leadership at a 135-bed hospital in Tullahoma, Tennessee. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all facility systems, maintenance, and plant functions while supporting a skilled team through an important transition period.

Schedule :

Monday–Friday, 7 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM (exempt position; additional hours as needed)

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee the daily operations of the Facilities and Plant Operations departments.
• Manage a team of 7 direct reports (1 office administrator and 5 maintenance staff, plus 1 supervisor currently on leave).
• Lead and participate in patient safety huddles , departmental meetings, and leadership updates.
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, especially in the Environment of Care domain.
• Coordinate document reviews, facility inspections, and corrective actions.
• Oversee and support ongoing facility projects, including upgrades and infrastructure repairs.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement within an established health system framework.
• Partner with Planning, Design & Construction on major capital and renovation projects.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement across the facilities team.

Qualifications :

✅ Minimum 7 years of facilities or plant operations experience , with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity

✅ Direct experience with TJC surveys (Environment of Care, Life Safety, and facility walkthroughs)

✅ Proficiency in work order management systems (TMS or similar)

✅ Proven success in team leadership, communication, and vendor management

✅ NFPA Certification preferred (not required)

✅ Healthcare or hospital facilities experience strongly preferred

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Why This Role?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership role, make an immediate impact, and support a talented facilities team within a respected regional hospital.