Director of Facilities

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an experienced leader to serve as our Director of Facilities. The Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS)’ Director of Facilities is responsible for property management for the Dr. Alfred DeMaria, Jr. Campus; and for assessing, managing, and mitigating risks associated with the mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, and containment systems within the mixed office and BSL-2/BSL-3 laboratory facilities located on campus. The incumbent serves as the programmatic lead for Chapter 149 contracts. The incumbent works closely with laboratory leadership and external service vendors to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of critical infrastructure that supports laboratory containment, environmental control, and life safety; and coordination of activities that enable optimal functioning of laboratory operations.

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Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

Building Systems Risk Assessment & Containment Infrastructure Oversight:

·       Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of building systems supporting BSL-2/3 laboratories and associated office environments.

·       Evaluate engineering controls such as directional airflow, pressure differentials, HEPA filtration, and dedicated exhaust/ventilation systems.

·       Identify vulnerabilities, equipment failure modes, and systemic risks affecting biosafety, building operations, and continuity of services.

·       Maintain risk inventories, system criticality matrices, and technical documentation to support risk-based decision-making.

·       Document critical system dependencies and redundancy strategies that support business continuity for laboratory operations.

Preventive Maintenance & Building Systems Integrity:

·       Oversee DCAMM-compliant preventive maintenance programs for critical facility systems.

·       Coordinate with the Director of Laboratory Safety, Health, and Training for certification and maintenance of biological safety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, HEPA housings, autoclaves, and specialized laboratory equipment.

·       Oversee certification and maintenance of air handling units.

·       Validate the performance of vendor and contractor services.

·       Review Building Management System (BMS) trend logs, condition assessments, and failure data to identify emerging issues.

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Coordination:

·       Ensure adherence to BMBL, OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, EPA, and state/local building and fire codes.

·       Collaborate with the Director of Laboratory Safety, Health, and Training on facility changes affecting containment or laboratory operations.

·       Support internal and external inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.