Assistant Facilities Director

Position Title: ASSISTANT FACILITIES DIRECTOR - MOORE, OK

Reporting to the Facilities Director, the Assistant Facilities Director provides strategic and operational leadership for all maintenance operations supporting a large-scale education client. This role is responsible for directing daily operations, ensuring the effective execution of preventive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance programs, and maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant facilities.

The Assistant Facilities Director serves as a key leader in driving operational excellence by mentoring and developing staff, optimizing maintenance systems, and overseeing budgets and resource allocation. This position plays a critical role in long-range facility planning, capital improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to facilities maintenance teams, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Plan, direct, and manage all preventive, predictive, and responsive maintenance operations across SSC-managed facilities.
• Support the development of long-range facility strategies, five-year capital plans, and scheduled maintenance programs.
• Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate staff performance; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action as needed.
• Participate in recruitment efforts, including interviewing candidates and making recommendations on hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
• Establish and maintain effective training programs to ensure staff meet operational, safety, and compliance standards.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets; monitor financial performance, control expenditures, and ensure alignment with approved financial plans.
• Maintain accurate records of blueprints, system plans, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate on cross-functional committees and initiatives to support organizational goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or a related service-focused environment.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Proven leadership skills with a high level of initiative, accountability, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes unstructured work environment.
• Valid driver's license, ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Official screening may be required for some positions.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.