Assistant Director Of Facilities, Texas A&M University, Galveston, Tx

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude.

The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus!

The Assistant Director of Facilities plays a key leadership role in supporting the planning, operation, and maintenance of campus facilities. This position assists in overseeing building maintenance, utilities, grounds, custodial services, and facility improvement projects while ensuring a safe, efficient, and customer-focused environment. The Assistant Director partners closely with the Director of Facilities, campus stakeholders, and operational teams to deliver exceptional service, maintain compliance, and support strategic facility initiatives.

• Assist in the oversight of daily facilities operations, including maintenance, custodial, grounds, and building systems.
• Support the development and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset reliability and facility performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of facility renovation, repair, and capital improvement projects.
• Monitor work order systems, maintenance metrics, and operational performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in managing departmental budgets, purchasing activities, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with campus leadership, clients, students, faculty, and staff by providing responsive customer service.
• Support emergency response efforts and help coordinate facility operations during critical incidents and severe weather events.
• Promote the professional development, training, and engagement of facilities team members.
• Provide leadership and direction to supervisors, technicians, and support staff through regular communication, coaching, and performance management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Associate degree with equivalent facilities management experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible facilities management, maintenance, plant operations, or related experience preferred.
• Experience managing maintenance programs, building systems, budgets, and service providers.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, and building automation systems preferred.
• Strong leadership, team development, and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's…