ASSISTANT FACILITIES DIRECTOR

Compass Group•Moore, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Facilities Director, the Assistant Facilities Director provides strategic and operational leadership for all maintenance operations supporting a large-scale education client. This role is responsible for directing daily operations, ensuring the effective execution of preventive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance programs, and maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant facilities. The Assistant Facilities Director serves as a key leader in driving operational excellence by mentoring and developing staff, optimizing maintenance systems, and overseeing budgets and resource allocation. This position plays a critical role in long-range facility planning, capital improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or a related service-focused environment.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight preferred.
Experience with CMMS systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Proven leadership skills with a high level of initiative, accountability, and professionalism.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams effectively.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes unstructured work environment.
Valid driver's license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to facilities maintenance teams, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
Plan, direct, and manage all preventive, predictive, and responsive maintenance operations across SSC-managed facilities.
Support the development of long-range facility strategies, five-year capital plans, and scheduled maintenance programs.
Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate staff performance; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action as needed.
Participate in recruitment efforts, including interviewing candidates and making recommendations on hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
Establish and maintain effective training programs to ensure staff meet operational, safety, and compliance standards.
Develop and manage departmental budgets; monitor financial performance, control expenditures, and ensure alignment with approved financial plans.
Maintain accurate records of blueprints, system plans, and technical documentation.
Collaborate on cross-functional committees and initiatives to support organizational goals.
Perform additional duties as assigned.