Director of Facilities - Operations

Ivy Tech Community College • Fort Wayne, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees