Director of Facilities - Community College of Aurora - Another Source

Shape the future of a thriving campus as the Director of Facilities at the Community College of Aurora (CCA) in Aurora, Colorado, with relocation assistance if needed! This vital leadership role comes at an exciting time as the college embarks on campus expansion projects to support its growing community. The incumbent will oversee a dedicated team, managing all aspects of campus facilities, including building maintenance, utility systems, small construction projects, and sustainability initiatives, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and efficient environment. Whether you're seeking stability, professional growth, or work-life balance, CCA offers the resources to help you thrive at every career stage. Join a collaborative and hardworking team making a meaningful impact on campus and beyond! 

Another Source’s client, theCommunity College of Aurora, is recruiting a Director of Facilites to join their team on-site in Aurora, Colorado. This is a great opportunity to build a team and support growth on campus! Relocation assistance is offered for those moving from out of the area.  

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds. 

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population. 

SALARY RANGE: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 

Benefits:  

At CCA, the health and wellness of our employees is a high priority. As a result, CCA offers a wide range of competitive medical, dental, and vision benefit choices bases on position type of our employees. In addition to an excellent retirement plan with PERA, the Public Employees Retirement Association, there are supplemental retirement plans and life insurance options to choose from to help you plan for your financial future. Additional benefits include generous vacation, sick leave and holiday pay; as well as flexible work arrangements and tuition assistance for employees and their dependents. 

Learn more: https://ccaurora.edu/about-cca/careers-at-cca/human-resources/ 

About the role:  

The Director of Facilities at CCA provides leadership and oversight for the planning, coordination, and management of all campus facilities. This includes the maintenance of buildings and grounds, utility distribution systems, small construction projects, key control, and technology integration. The Director ensures campus safety, functionality, and sustainability, supporting the college’s strategic goals. The role involves assisting with capital projects, vendor management, preventative maintenance programs, and emergency preparedness. Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, the Director supports an inclusive, safe, and efficient environment for students, staff, and faculty. 

Department website:https://ccaurora.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2023-2024/catalog/college-facilities-and-locations/ 

Responsibilities:  

• Maintenance and Operations: Oversee the daily operations of maintenance, grounds, and utility systems, ensuring the upkeep of buildings, utilities (HVAC, electrical, water, sewer), and campus grounds. Manage snow and ice removal to maintain safe conditions. 

• Capital Projects: Assist the Executive Director of Operations in overseeing capital improvement projects, renovations, and construction, collaborating with contractors, architects, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet institutional standards, timelines, and budgets. 

• Utility Distribution Systems: Oversee the operation and maintenance of utility distribution systems, including electrical, HVAC, water, and sewer systems. Supervise major utility shutdowns and repairs. 

• Preventive Maintenance Programs: Develop and manage long-term care and preventive maintenance schedules for all campus infrastructure, including parking lots and outdoor facilities, ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely 

• Key Control and Security: Oversee key control systems, maintainingaccurate records of issued and returned keys, and ensure security compliance. 

• Vendor and Contractor Management: Manage relationships with vendors and contractors for maintenance and construction projects, ensuring adherence to college standards and contract agreements. 

• Sustainability Initiatives: Lead and promote sustainability efforts, focusing on energy efficiency, waste management, and resource optimization in facilities operations. 

• Space Utilization and MAC Requests: Manage Moves, Adds, and Changes (MAC) requests, coordinating relocations, space reconfigurations, and furniture management to align with college policies. 

• Technology Integration: Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to track maintenance activities, inventory, work orders, and reporting. Ensure staff are trained in new technologies. 

• Budget and Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the facilities budget, monitoring expenditures and ensuring cost-efficient resource allocation. Provide input for capital planning and budget preparation. 

• Emergency Preparedness: Assist in coordinating maintenance support for emergency situations, participate in safety drills, and ensure facilities staff are trained on emergency protocols related to building operations and campus infrastructure. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including faculty, students, and community members, to ensure that facilities meet their needs and expectations. 

• Supervision and Leadership: Guide a diverse team of state-classified and non-classified personnel, emphasizing accountability and intentional leadership. Regularly engage in performance evaluations, professional mentorship, consistent team meetings, and individual check-ins to ensure goal alignment. 

• Professional Development: Lead the hiring, onboarding, and oversight of facilities staff, ensuring all safety guidelines are met. Support ongoing training and professional development initiatives for team members to promote a culture of continuous improvement. 

Minimum qualifications:  

• 8+ years of progressive facilities management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. 

• Strong knowledge of building maintenance trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), utility distribution systems, ADA compliance, and state building codes. 

• Proven experience in managing large-scale facilities operations, project management, budgeting, and sustainability initiatives. 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams. 

• Proficiency in computerized work order systems and the ability to read blueprints and schematics. 

• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel between campuses as required. 

• Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other relevant software applications. 

Preferred qualifications:  

• Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) or equivalent certification. 

• Experience working in higher education or multi-campus environments. 

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us. 

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