Facilities Director

Oregon Public Broadcasting•Portland, OR

2d•$98,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Director is a hands-on leader responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, security, and project management of OPB’s facilities, ensuring safe, functional, compliant, and people-friendly spaces that support the organization’s mission. The role oversees a four-person team, manages vendors and contractors, translates facility issues into clear scopes of work, coordinates repairs and projects across building systems and trades, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to operations. The position partners with Technology and organizational leadership on infrastructure planning, risk management, emergency response, and prioritization, while providing clear communication to staff, vendors, and leadership. The role requires strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life-safety, and building systems; experience with facilities projects, vendors, compliance, preventative maintenance, and energy management; and at least five years of progressively responsible facilities or operations experience, including two years of people leadership. This is primarily an onsite position involving occasional work in mechanical spaces, rooftops, and grounds, with limited travel and occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays required for emergencies or major projects.

Requirements

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, operations, building systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two (2) years of people leadership experience.
Hands on knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC systems, preventative maintenance and energy management.
Demonstrated experience managing projects, vendors, and competing priorities.
Experience with zoning, accessibility, and safety compliance.
Valid drivers license is required.
Working knowledge of commercial building systems and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple trades.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven problem-solving skills in dynamic, real-world environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business systems.
Ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
Enthusiasm for OPB’s mission.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing facilities operations in a multi-use or production environment.
Experience working with contracted security services.
Experience working with local building agencies and inspectors.
Training in project management, facilities management, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary owner for facilities-related issues from intake through resolution.
Diagnose building and systems issues at a functional level and translate symptoms into clearly articulated, vendor-ready scopes of work.
Communicate effectively with electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, security vendors, and other trades to ensure accurate assessment and execution.
Coordinate troubleshooting efforts involving multiple systems or vendors.
Ensure facilities, life-safety, and security systems are operational, compliant, and well-maintained.
Plan and manage small-to-medium facilities projects, including repairs, upgrades, space changes, and lifecycle replacements.
Develop scopes, timelines, cost estimates, and sequencing for facilities work.
Coordinate work to minimize operational disruption, particularly for content production and 24/7 operations.
Track progress, risks, dependencies, and follow-ups through completion.
Maintain documentation, drawings, service records, and institutional knowledge.
Manage day-to-day relationships with external vendors and contractors.
Oversee contracted security services through the Contract Security Manager.
Ensure work aligns with scope, safety standards, security requirements, and OPB expectations.
Review work quality and approve completion.
Support procurement, contract administration, and invoice review.
Lead and support a small, mixed-skill facilities and services team.
Set priorities, assign work, and balance urgent, important, and planned tasks.
Coach and develop direct reports; provide feedback, recognition, and performance management.
Ensure staff understand their roles, goals, schedules, and expectations.
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented, and inclusive team culture.
Act as a clear point of contact for facilities and security matters.
Communicate status, impacts, timelines, and trade-offs in plain language.
Partner with Technology, Content, Security, Finance, and other teams on shared infrastructure and space needs.
Support emergency response, incident resolution, and after-action follow-up.
Contribute to organizational risk assessment related to life safety, security, building systems, and staff wellbeing.