Salary: $102,349.00 - $115,698.00 Annually
Location : Kutztown, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Facilities - Management
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: Management
Classification: 200

Job Summary
Kutztown University is seeking an experienced and collaborative facilities leader to serve as the Director of Facilities Maintenance & Heat Plant Operations.

This essential leadership position provides strategic direction, fiscal stewardship, and operational oversight for the University's maintenance and skilled trades shops, central heat plant, and deferred maintenance initiatives. The Director will lead and develop a highly skilled workforce, oversee contracted services and operational budgets, and use the University's work order management system to ensure that urgent, routine, and preventive maintenance needs are completed effectively and on schedule. The position also contributes valuable facilities expertise to the review of campus construction and renovation designs. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to strengthen campus infrastructure, enhance operational performance, and help maintain a safe, reliable, and welcoming environment for the University community.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This position is designated as essential personnel. Essential employees may be required to remain at or report to work during partial or full-day University closings, including closings due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances, or other operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities or Construction Management, Engineering or related field
• 7 years of progressive experience managing comprehensive facilities-based operations or experience in a similar environment.
• 5 years of experience supervising maintenance/skilled trades employees
• 5 years of experience managing an operational budget in excess of 1 million dollars
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Prior work experience utilizing CMMS
• 5 years of experience providing oversight of contracted services associated with project work
• A valid state issued driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• APPA CEFP Certification
• 3 years' experience managing staff & work in a unionized environment
• 5 years' experience managing staff & work in a Higher Education setting
• 5 years' experience working in a higher education setting
• Operational knowledge of a centralized heat/boiler plant
• Professional Engineering Licensure
• Prior work experience reviewing architectural drawings

Supplemental Information
Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on September, 20, 2026.
The starting salary range for this position is $$102,349.00 - $115,698.00.
This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.
A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA State Criminal, PA Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Fingerprinting Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
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Do you have a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing professional and skilled trades staff?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of 10 years of work experience using the principles and methods relating to construction project management including construction methodologies, construction techniques, scheduling, and QA procedures?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of work experience involving contractual agreements?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a working knowledge of the building, safety, and environmental codes and regulations relevant to the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration and similar building systems?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you proficient with the Microsoft Suite and other common platforms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question