Building Operations and Security Director

Responsibilities/Duties:

Building Operations

• Direct the operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, grounds, and facility systems.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Manage facility renovations, construction projects, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor facility performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Security and Safety

• Lead all physical security operations, access control systems, surveillance monitoring, and incident response activities.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Act as the primary point of contact for security.
• Own and support the contract of the third party security personnel.
• Investigate security incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management agencies.
• Collaborate with Tamarack Health’s internal Emergency Preparedness Manager and Communications Coordinator for facility safety and security initiatives.
• Promote workplace safety and support a culture of security awareness.

Leadership and Staff Management

• Recruit, develop, and mentor operations and security team members.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with organizational leaders and department managers.
• Lead departmental planning and strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Education/Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Criminal Justice, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Progressive leadership experience in facilities operations, security management, healthcare facilities, or a related environment.
• Knowledge of building systems, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and security best practices.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Professional Skills & Expectations:

• Strategic Leadership
• Facilities Management
• Security and Risk Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Stewardship
• Team Development
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement
• Mechanical knowledge
• Maintenance knowledge

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

• A range of motion and dexterity to allow for handling, pushing, pulling and lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Eye hand coordination, finger dexterity, odor, color and texture perception and discrimination, functional visual ability and depth perception, functional sound perception and discrimination and functional verbal speech ability.
• Ability to wear protective equipment.
• Frequent bending, twisting balancing and reaching at or above /below shoulder level as well as kneeling and climbing.
• Ability to respond on irregular hours.

Management reserves the right to reassign duties and responsibilities for this job.

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