Director of Facilities & Operations

Wenatchee Valley College • Wenatchee, WA

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About The Position

The Director of Facilities & Operations provides leadership and oversight for the operation, maintenance, renewal, and long-term stewardship of Wenatchee Valley College’s buildings, grounds, physical plant assets, custodial services, and vehicle fleet across all college locations. The director manages the Facilities & Operations team and ensures services support students, employees, and the college’s mission.

The position integrates daily facilities operations and maintenance with asset management, energy management, building performance, Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) compliance, health and safety, environmental and hazardous materials management, lifecycle and space planning, renovations, and capital planning. The director is the college’s primary resource on facility conditions, building systems, energy use, maintenance needs, regulatory requirements, and capital investment priorities, and prepares reports and recommendations for senior leadership.

The director collaborates with college leadership and departments, contractors, consultants, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and other state and local agencies to align facility investments and operations with college priorities, resources, regulations, and long-term needs. This is a full-time, annually contracted exempt position. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; schedule flexibility and occasional evening, night, or weekend work may be required. The role serves as essential personnel during emergencies and inclement weather and requires travel between college locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, architecture, construction management, energy management, environmental science, business administration, project management, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressive experience in facilities planning, maintenance and operations, energy or asset management, capital planning, custodial or fleet operations, or a related field; applicable education-to-experience equivalency is specified in the posting.
• Experience supervising and developing teams, including trades and technical staff.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Experience analyzing facility, building-system, energy, financial, or other operational data and using it to develop recommendations.
• Experience with facilities management systems, asset databases, work-order systems, energy management systems, or related information-management platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, programs, priorities, and deadlines independently.
• Thorough understanding of facilities maintenance and operations management in an institutional environment or large organization.
• Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively, develop and coach a team, and foster positive working relationships.
• Ability to direct and manage all phases of construction project development and implementation.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and energy requirements applicable to public facilities.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal requirements and Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and Department of Ecology regulations.
• Knowledge of custodial operations, institutional cleaning standards, and vehicle fleet management practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage a heavy workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical and complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and other facilities administrative systems.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and openness to feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA guidelines.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license is required.
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required at the time of hire; offers are subject to background checks, and finalists must complete the required sexual misconduct disclosure form.
• Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities; international degrees must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
• Complete application package must include the online application, a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, energy management, facilities management, business administration, sustainability, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive facilities maintenance and operations experience in higher education, public-sector, or another large institutional environment.
• Experience with Washington State CBPS requirements; certification as, or progress toward certification as, a CBPS qualified person.
• Experience developing or implementing an Energy Management Plan or energy conservation program.
• Experience with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, energy benchmarking, EUI analysis, utility analysis, or related energy-management tools.
• Experience with building automation systems, HVAC controls, lighting controls, occupancy controls, or building performance optimization.
• Experience with DirectLine/Megamation, 25Live, AutoCAD, or other facilities and space-management systems.
• Experience with facility condition assessments, lifecycle planning, capital planning, or asset management.
• Experience administering environmental, hazardous materials, or hazardous waste management programs; HAZWOPER or related certification.
• Experience managing custodial operations or a vehicle fleet in an institutional or public-sector setting.
• Experience identifying and administering energy efficiency grants, utility incentives, or other funding programs.
• Experience creating accessible digital content, reports, presentations, and dashboards, including accessible Word/PDF, web, or learning-management-system content as appropriate to the role.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Facilities & Operations and develop plans in collaboration with the Vice President of Finance and Administration.
• Serve as the college’s primary contact for facilities and building-related operations and support services, including instructional equipment repairs, space planning, and office furniture design and installation.
• Hire, direct, train, supervise, and evaluate Facilities & Operations staff, including providing field supervision and instruction to technicians as needed.
• Participate in college-wide meetings, committees, and functions, and continuously improve Facilities & Operations processes, systems, documentation, and services.
• Plan, direct, and manage site operations, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, general maintenance, preventive maintenance, and support services.
• Establish and manage work-order processes to generate, prioritize, assign, monitor, track, and complete work within timelines and budgets.
• Direct custodial services, including cleaning standards, schedules, staffing, supplies, equipment, contracts, and inspections.
• Manage the college vehicle fleet, including acquisition, assignment, scheduling, maintenance, repair, fueling, insurance, registration, records, and replacement planning; ensure safe and compliant operation.
• Administer the college’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (DirectLine/Megamation) for work orders, assets, preventive maintenance, and reporting.
• Oversee facilities systems, including key card access control and building automation or management systems.
• Coordinate and supervise contracted facilities services, consultants, and contractors to ensure work meets scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Communicate with campus customers about facility needs, projects, energy initiatives, schedules, outages, disruptions, and operational impacts.
• Oversee facilities health and safety programs, maintain processes and records, and ensure life-safety equipment is inspected and maintained; conduct or coordinate drills and training.
• Serve as essential personnel during emergencies and inclement weather and recommend early-morning campus operating status as a member of the inclement weather team.
• Administer environmental and hazardous materials programs, including identification, inventory, storage, labeling, handling, transportation, and disposal in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets and hazard communication and training programs; coordinate asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor air quality assessments and abatement; prepare environmental permits, inspections, and regulatory reports.
• Oversee campus stormwater systems and ensure regulatory compliance and integration with maintenance, capital projects, and sustainability efforts.
• Interpret and implement applicable rules, regulations, building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations; support utility management, health and safety, and disaster preparedness programs.
• Develop and maintain the facilities asset management program, including asset records, condition assessments, useful life, maintenance requirements, and replacement priorities.
• Maintain and improve facilities asset and space information in management and state reporting systems to support data-driven decisions.
• Lead the energy management program and implement and maintain the Energy Management Plan.
• Maintain compliance with Washington State CBPS requirements, including benchmarking, performance analysis, energy planning, operations and maintenance requirements, documentation, reporting, and occupant engagement.
• Monitor building energy performance, utility consumption, EUI, schedules, HVAC and controls, lighting, and other building systems to identify efficiency and occupant-comfort improvements.
• Direct energy conservation and building-performance projects, including scope, estimates, funding strategies, implementation plans, and performance evaluation.
• Identify and pursue grants, utility incentives, rebates, and other funding for energy efficiency, sustainability, facility renewal, and building performance improvements.
• Develop and maintain facility condition and lifecycle plans and recommend long-term maintenance, renewal, replacement, energy, and capital investment priorities to college leadership.
• Direct construction and renovation project development and implementation and support development and management of the biennial capital budget request.
• Analyze space utilization, building schedules, and operational needs and recommend ways to improve campus facility use.
• Coordinate with SBCTC, state agencies, utilities, consultants, contractors, and other external partners on facilities, capital, energy, asset management, sustainability, and compliance.
• Develop, monitor, and ensure fiscal accountability for the Facilities & Operations budget and expenditures, including forecasting and evaluation of operational, energy, asset management, and capital needs.
• Solicit quotes and bids as appropriate and steward college funds and resources effectively.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards on facility condition, energy performance, capital needs, regulatory requirements, and recommended actions for senior leadership and campus constituencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA guidelines.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• Life and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Reduced tuition.
• Retirement benefits.
• Benefits package described as having an additional value equivalent to about 30% of salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director