Director of Facilities Operations

About SUNY Orange:

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange), located in the scenic Hudson Valley, is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh, NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And, for over 70 years, SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.

Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity, has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.

The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful, energetic and impactful leadership, and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become, crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen, we encourage you to consider joining our College community.

Job Description:

The Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, management, and customer delivery functions of the Facilities department across all College campuses. The Director translates departmental strategy into daily execution by establishing priorities, directing personnel and resources, managing service performance, and ensuring that Facilities responds effectively to the needs of students, faculty, staff, and College programs.

The Director oversees capital projects and Facilities Master Plan implementation under the direction of the Executive Director.  The Director is responsible for Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and regulatory compliance, emergency management, sustainability initiatives, labor relations, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct and oversee daily Facilities operations across all College locations, including maintenance, building systems, utilities, custodial services, grounds, landscaping, and seasonal operations.
• Lead Facilities personnel and operations, including staffing, performance management, training, cross-training, and labor relations.
• Oversee Facilities customer service and delivery, ensuring work requests, building needs, moves, events, setups, and other campus services are effectively coordinated and completed.
• Manage work-order and asset-management systems, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, service standards, and operational performance.
• Plan and manage Campus Let projects and support capital projects, the Facilities Master Plan, and the integration of completed projects into ongoing operations.
• Manage the Facilities operating budget, procurement, contracts, vendors, and expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety, fire/life-safety, regulatory, and other applicable requirements, including inspections, corrective actions, and staff training.
• Direct Facilities response to emergencies, outages, severe weather, utility failures, and other incidents, and support College emergency management activities.
• Oversee shuttle bus operations and Facilities support for events, moves, furniture, logistics, space transitions, and other campus needs.
• Develop and implement Facilities policies, procedures, service standards, and performance expectations; monitor operational and customer service metrics and support campus sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as an ex officio member of the College Safety & Security Committee.

Requirements:

Education Required:         Associate's Degree with 10 years' experience; or a Bachelor's Degree
with 8 years' of demonstrated experience in facilities operations.

Experience Required:       Demonstrated supervisory experience managing facilities, personnel and multiple operational functions.  Valid New York State Driver's License.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field with progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience with skilled trades, building systems and maintenance, custodial and grounds operations, project coordination, labor relations, work-order/asset-management systems, and contractor management.
• Facilities management experience in a higher education environment.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, all college employees and the public.
• Must be able to travel between the College's two campuses and other sites.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of institutional facilities operations and maintenance.
• Experience managing multiple operational departments and unionized personnel.
• Knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance and computerized maintenance management (CMMS) and asset-management systems.   
• Project Management and/or Facilities Management certification.
• Experience managing small and medium-sized renovation, repair, and Campus Let projects.
• Experience with contractor, vendor, purchasing, and operational budget management.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety, building, fire/life-safety, accessibility, and environmental requirements.  
• Strong customer service and service-delivery orientation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make timely decisions during operational emergencies.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

Deadline for Applying: November 15, 2026

Position begins January 2026

Salary: $93,582.60 - 116,536.84 per annum.  Commensurate with experience. This is a Staff & Chair Grade 90, 12 month position

SUNY Orange offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Excellent low-cost health insurance
• Generous leave policy (including Winter and Spring Breaks)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plans
• Retiree Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance 
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, [email protected].

Application Instructions:

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
  1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?
  2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

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