Director of Facilities

The Facilities Director provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational management for all facilities, grounds, fleet, maintenance, custodial, utility infrastructure, and capital construction activities for a multi-campus rural community college with locations in Trinidad and Alamosa Reporting to the Vice President for Operations and Workforce Development the Director ensures that all college facilities are safe, functional, sustainable, compliant, and aligned with the institution's mission of student success and community service. This position is responsible for overseeing daily operations across multiple buildings and campuses, including preventative maintenance systems, building automation and information systems, fleet management, deferred maintenance planning, construction oversight, vendor coordination, emergency response, and long-range facilities planning. The Director serves as the college's subject matter expert in facilities operations and infrastructure stewardship while balancing limited rural resources with institutional priorities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and operational expertise with strategic leadership, customer service orientation, fiscal stewardship, and the ability to work effectively in a rural higher education environment. Directs and supervises physical plant operations; Develops short- and long-range facility planning in conjunction with the College Leadership including the President and Vice Presidents; Manages and controls the physical plant budget(s); Participates in capital construction and controlled maintenance planning, funding and completion; Serves as liaison with State Buildings and Real Estate Programs (SBREP), Colorado Commission of Higher Education, and other State Departments or Agencies; Follows all State, System and College construction policies and rules; Responsible for the selection of professional firms as necessary for construction and maintenance projects; Serves as liaison with architects, contractors and trades during construction activities. Prepares specifications, completes reports and directs project implementation; Participates in the selection, supervision, evaluation and training of employees of the department; Controls and supervises building and equipment activities including inventory, access, materials and supplies; Directs all facility and grounds maintenance, improvements and repairs; Supervises and directs all custodial, groundskeeping, maintenance and security activities; Develops and implements safety programs related to plant employees, facilities and buildings; Supervises and directs all transportation and motor pool activities; Coordinates central receiving and storage; Completes reports and implements studies as required for efficient program operation; Serves as Campus Energy Manager; Serves on committees and supports activities of other program areas; Keeps the College community apprised of activities related to facilities, as appropriate; Other duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or related field with knowledge of physical plant operations or an associate's degree in a related field with a minimum of five years' experience in a multi-building physical plant setting. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education. Project Management or facilities related management certification is a plus Technical or trade experience in HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, building maintenance or related skilled trade Demonstrated ability to manage and evaluate a large number of employees in a broad variety of campus activities, at all times of the day, night or weekend. Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills and ability in working with people to help them achieve their goals. Knowledge and experience managing higher education or similar multi-building physical plant operations. Demonstrated planning, budgeting, technical, analytical and management skills. Understanding role and mission of a community college. Knowledge of the applications of State of Colorado regulations, policies and procedures relating to procurement and management of state-owned assets Inquiries Yvette Atencio, Human Resources Director - (800) 621-8752, ext. 5538 or 719-846-5538 Jim Kynor, VP Alamosa Campus - (800) 621-8752, ext. 7075 or 719-589-7075