Director of Facilities & Operations

Salary : $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually
Location : 1300 Fifth Street, Wenatchee, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 11/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary
The director of facilities & operations provides leadership, direction, 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. The director ensures a high standard of service that supports students, employees, and the mission of the college, and manages the facilities & operations team across all college locations.

The position integrates day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance with facilities asset management, energy management, building performance, Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) compliance, health and safety, environmental and hazardous materials management, lifecycle planning, space planning, renovations, and capital planning. The director serves as 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 works collaboratively with college leadership, departments, contractors, consultants, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), and other state and local agencies to ensure that facility investments and operational practices align with the college's strategic priorities, available resources, regulatory requirements, and long-term facility needs.

Essential Functions

Leadership and Administration

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Facilities & Operations; develop and implement operational and strategic plans in collaboration with the Vice President of Finance and Administration.
• Serve as the college's primary point of contact for facilities and building-related operations and support services, including instructional equipment repairs, building space planning, and office furniture design and installation, coordinating project activities to minimize impact on departments and programs.
• Hire, direct, train, supervise, and evaluate Facilities & Operations staff in accordance with college policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements, including providing field supervision and instruction to technicians on proper methods as needed.
• Participate in college-wide meetings, committees, and functions to support institutional initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement of Facilities & Operations processes, systems, documentation, and services.

Facilities Operations and Maintenance

• Plan, direct, and manage efficient site operations, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, general maintenance, preventive maintenance, and support services.
• Develop and manage systems and processes to ensure work orders are generated, prioritized, assigned, monitored, tracked, and completed within established timelines and budgets.
• Direct custodial services for all college facilities, including establishing cleaning standards, schedules, and staffing levels; managing custodial supplies, equipment, and contracts; and conducting regular inspections to ensure clean, healthy, and well-maintained learning and working environments.
• Manage the college vehicle fleet, including acquisition, assignment, scheduling, maintenance, repair, fueling, insurance, registration, recordkeeping, and replacement planning, and ensure vehicles are operated safely and in compliance with college policy and state requirements.
• Administer and use the college's Computerized Maintenance Management System (DirectLine/Megamation) for work orders, assets, preventive maintenance, data reporting, and related functions.
• Oversee and administer college facilities systems, including key card access control and building automation/management systems, to support secure, efficient, and compliant campus operations.
• Coordinate and supervise contracted facilities services, consultants, and contractors, providing oversight to ensure work is completed within established scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Communicate effectively with campus customers regarding facility needs, projects, energy initiatives, building schedules, outages, disruptions, and other operational impacts.

Health, Safety, Environmental, and Emergency Management

• Oversee facilities health and safety programs, including developing and maintaining processes and standards, accurate record keeping, and ensuring life-safety equipment (fire alarm and suppression systems, fire extinguishers, elevators, eyewash stations, and similar equipment) is inspected and maintained to standards; conduct or coordinate related drills and trainings.
• Serve as essential personnel during emergencies and inclement weather, and as a member of the inclement weather team recommending early-morning campus operating status to college leadership.
• Administer the college's environmental and hazardous materials management programs, including identification, inventory, storage, labeling, handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets, hazard communication, and related training programs; coordinate asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor air quality assessments and abatement; and prepare required environmental permits, inspections, and regulatory reports.
• Oversee campus stormwater systems to ensure regulatory compliance and integration of stormwater management into maintenance, capital projects, and sustainability efforts.
• Interpret and implement rules, regulations, building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations related to facility development and operations.
• Support programs for utility management, health and safety, and disaster preparedness.

Asset Management, Energy, and Sustainability

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain the college's facilities asset management program, including building systems and equipment, facility condition assessments, expected useful life, maintenance requirements, and replacement priorities.
• Maintain and improve facility asset and space information within facilities management and state reporting systems to support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead the college's energy management program, including implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Energy Management Plan.
• Lead activities necessary to maintain compliance with the Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS), including energy benchmarking, building performance analysis, energy management planning, operations and maintenance requirements, documentation, reporting, and occupant engagement and awareness programs.
• Monitor and evaluate building energy performance, utility consumption, Energy Use Intensity (EUI), building schedules, HVAC and controls performance, lighting, and other building systems to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and occupant comfort.
• Direct energy conservation and building-performance projects, including scope development, cost estimates, funding strategies, implementation plans, and performance evaluation.
• Identify and pursue grants, utility incentives, rebates, and other funding opportunities that support energy efficiency, sustainability, facility renewal, and building performance improvements aligned with strategic goals.

Capital Planning, Projects, and Space Management

• Develop and maintain facility condition and lifecycle plans to identify and prioritize long-term maintenance, renewal, replacement, energy, and capital investment needs; provide recommendations to college leadership to inform capital planning and strategic decision-making.
• Direct and manage all phases of construction and renovation project development and implementation, and support the development and management of the biennial capital budget request.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on space utilization, building schedules, operational needs, and opportunities to improve the effective use of campus facilities.
• Coordinate with SBCTC, state agencies, utilities, consultants, contractors, and other external partners on facilities, capital, energy, asset management, sustainability, and compliance activities.

Budget, Fiscal Stewardship, and Reporting

• Develop, monitor, and ensure fiscal accountability for the Facilities & Operations budget and expenditures, including forecasting and evaluation related to operations, energy, asset management, and capital needs.
• Solicit quotes and bids as appropriate and exercise effective stewardship over college funds and resources.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards that communicate facility condition, energy performance, capital needs, regulatory requirements, and recommended actions to senior leadership and campus constituencies.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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 that information 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.
• Or, if you do not meet one or more of qualifications listed above but have an applicable combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education-to-experience equivalency: Associate's degree = 2 years | Bachelor's degree = 4 years | Master's degree = 6 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, energy management, facilities management, business administration, sustainability, or a related field, or an equivalent level of experience.
• Extensive facilities maintenance and operations experience in a higher education, public-sector, or other large institutional environment.
• Experience with Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standard (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, building 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 and/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.
• Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of all aspects of facilities maintenance and operations management in an institutional environment or large organization.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to develop, coach, and supervise a team, and to foster positive working relationships at all levels of the college.
• 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 of Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and Department of Ecology regulations.
• Knowledge of custodial operations, cleaning standards, and best practices for institutional facilities.
• Knowledge of vehicle fleet management practices, including maintenance scheduling, recordkeeping, and replacement planning.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage a heavy workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical and complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent customer service skills, including establishing and maintaining internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and other facilities administrativ