The Director of Facilities - Operations provides strategic leadership and operational management for all physical plant, maintenance, contract grounds, and facilities services across the community college campus (and satellite locations). This role oversees a diverse team of facilities professionals and ensures safe, well-maintained, accessible, and sustainable learning environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Director leads day-to-day facilities operations, long-term planning, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership & Staff Management

• Direct, supervise, and mentor facilities personnel, including maintenance technicians, skilled trades, and contracted groundskeeping and other service providers.
• Develop and implement staffing plans, work schedules, performance evaluations, and professional development programs.
• Promote a positive, customer-focused culture within the Facilities Department.
• Ensure clear communication and effective coordination among internal teams and external partners.

Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee daily operations of campus buildings, grounds, utilities, and mechanical systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems, etc.).
• Refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize facility performance and lifespan.
• Ensure work orders are tracked, prioritized, and completed efficiently using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Coordinate emergency repairs and after-hours response protocols.

Planning, Budgeting & Capital Projects

• Collaborate on short- and long-term facilities planning, including deferred maintenance, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop and manage the Facilities Operations budget, including labor, supplies, equipment, and contracted services.
• Assist with procurement processes and oversee vendor/contractor performance.
• Provide technical input and oversight for construction, renovation, and space utilization initiatives.

Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, ADA, fire codes, environmental regulations).
• Maintain campus safety systems including fire alarms, emergency preparedness infrastructure, and security-related facilities components.
• Lead sustainability initiatives related to energy management, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship.
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments.

Customer Service & Campus Collaboration

• Serve as primary point of contact for facilities-related inquiries from campus departments.
• Coordinate facilities support for campus events, classroom needs, and operational activities.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding planned outages, construction impacts, and maintenance schedules.

Full-time, benefits-eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Excellent benefits include:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, as well as other voluntary benefits

• Retirement plan with 10% employer contributions, no match necessary and no waiting period for enrollment, does have a 2 year vesting period

• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with Choice Plan medical insurance)

• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents

• For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.

• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.

• Opportunities for professional development

• Paid time off: Vacation and Sick time accrued biweekly

• Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st

We are looking for a candidate who is committed to an environment where team members feel valued, respected and supported. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are seeking someone who is passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field; or an associate degree with a minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising a facilities maintenance department with  six (6) or more technicians.   
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and facilities management principles.
• Experience managing budgets and working with vendors and contractors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in higher education or public-sector facilities management.
• Certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), or equivalent.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices, energy management systems, and capital project oversight.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in both office and campus settings, including mechanical rooms, outdoor areas, and construction sites.
• May require evening or weekend availability for emergencies or campus events.
• Must be able to walk campus grounds, climb ladders, and inspect building systems as needed.

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history checks, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. Official transcripts due at hire.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Job ID: JR0000107579