Director of Facilities & Safety

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Facilities & Safety for a mission-driven behavioral health and social services organization based in Oakland, California. This is a full-time, exempt leadership opportunity responsible for overseeing facilities operations, maintenance, safety, security, fleet management, compliance, and capital improvement initiatives across multiple locations.

POSITION OVERVIEW


The Director of Facilities & Safety is responsible for leading all facilities operations, safety programs, security functions, maintenance activities, vendor management, fleet operations, and capital improvement projects across a multi-site organization. This role serves as the organization's facilities and safety leader, ensuring compliance with OSHA, Cal OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), and other regulatory requirements while maintaining safe, clean, welcoming, and fully functional environments of care. The Director partners closely with executive leadership to support operational excellence, emergency preparedness, long-term facilities planning, and organizational growth.

PERKS

• Competitive salary of $125,000-$158,000 annually, depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead facilities, safety, and security operations for a respected mission-driven organization
• Hybrid work flexibility based on operational needs and performance
• Leadership role with significant visibility and organizational impact
• Collaborative culture focused on supporting youth, families, and communities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee facilities operations, maintenance, safety, security, fleet management, and campus operations across multiple locations
• Lead and develop facilities staff, including union and non-union employees, while managing vendors, contractors, and service providers
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), life safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Manage capital projects, procurement activities, RFP processes, preventative maintenance programs, and facility improvement initiatives
• Develop and manage departmental budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting long-term facilities planning
• Lead emergency preparedness, safety training, incident investigations, security protocols, and organizational response planning

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Operations, Safety, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of facilities management experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Experience managing multi-site or multi-region facilities operations
• Experience leading facilities, maintenance, housekeeping, or related operational teams
• Knowledge of OSHA, Cal OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), life safety standards, building codes, ADA requirements, security systems, and vendor management

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS


Salary range of $125,000-$158,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package available.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM


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