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Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Director of Facilities
Job Details and Requirement:
Position Title: Director of Facilities
Department : Facilities
Supervisor : Associate Vice President of Facilities
Last Updated: 10/28/2026
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Provides leadership and oversight of daily facilities operations, including staffing, project coordination, and campus support services. Ensures the efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation of college facilities while maintaining high standards of service, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. Responsible for employee performance management, budget oversight, vendor relationships, and supporting capital improvement projects. Collaborates with campus stakeholders and department leadership to advance operational priorities, support institutional goals, and ensure a well-maintained campus environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversee daily facilities operations, assign work, monitor project progress, and ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling.
Provide service to the campus community, prioritizing the needs of students and the academic mission while ensuring timely and effective support for the President’s Office, institutional events, and campus activities.
Insure regular building inspections are completed, assess facility conditions, and recommend maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
Manage equipment, supplies, inventory, and procurement to support efficient departmental operations.
Coordinate facilities services with campus departments to minimize disruptions and support events, activities, and summer programs.
Support the Associate Director of Maintenance and Construction, where needed, regarding maintenance, renovations, and construction projects.
Work alongside the Assistant Director of Planning, Capital Projects and Construction on contractor and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with service agreements and performance standards.
Supervise staff performance, conduct evaluations, and address employee development and performance concerns in collaboration with Human Resources.
Assist with departmental budget development, monitoring, and resource allocation.
Support campus sustainability initiatives, safety compliance, emergency preparedness, and response efforts.
Provide leadership and operational support to the AVP, represent Facilities on institutional matters, and respond to after-hours operational needs as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to foster a positive, collaborative work environment, build morale, and promote accountability among a diverse workforce.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish language proficiency highly desirable.
Knowledge of custodial operations, including cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, equipment, and workplace safety standards.
Ability to independently prioritize responsibilities,…