Facilities Operations Director - Augusta Civic Center

Facilities Operations Director - Augusta Civic Center

Are you an experienced facilities professional with strong leadership and maintenance management skills? The Augusta Civic Center is seeking a full-time Facilities Operations Director to oversee all aspects of facility maintenance, building systems, safety compliance, and event operations for our 136,000-square-foot complex and 55-acre campus. In this leadership role, you’ll manage facilities staff, oversee preventative maintenance and capital improvement projects, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and help coordinate the successful execution of events.

This position requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of building systems and facility operations, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to respond to operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and emergencies. Join a team dedicated to keeping the Augusta Civic Center safe, welcoming, and ready to host exceptional events for our community! A complete job description is available below.

Requirements Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent education in a related field required. A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, maintenance supervision, or a related field required. Valid Maine Class C Driver’s License required. Must be available to work a non-standard schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed to accommodate scheduled events and operational needs, and to respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours.

Compensation & Benefits This salaried exempt position falls within Non-Union Salary Table Range 18, which is currently $71,219 to $99,403 annually. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $71,219 to $84,968 annually. Actual rate of pay within the hiring range will depend on experience, qualifications, and available budget. Employees are eligible for annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) as well as potential merit-based step increases.

The City of Augusta offers a choice of three excellent health insurance plans. Depending on the plan selected, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) may be available to help offset deductible costs. Employees who are covered under a qualifying alternative health plan may be eligible for a medical buyout, currently ranging from $2,400 to $3,600 annually, based on coverage eligibility. Retirement benefits include mandatory enrollment in the MainePERS Plan AC, a defined benefit pension plan.

Please note that employees in this plan do not contribute to Social Security. Employees also earn paid vacation and sick leave, receive 13 paid holidays per year, and have access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care expenses. Additional benefits include life insurance, short-term disability coverage, an optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.

~The City of Augusta is an Equal Opportunity Employer~