Director of Facilities Maintenance

Overview

Director of Facilities Maintenance at Santa Monica College is recruited under the general direction from the Vice-President of Business and Administration. This position plans, directs, and oversees the District’s facilities, maintenance, construction, remodeling, mechanical, utilities and energy management services while advancing institutional commitments to resilience, environmental sustainability and waste reduction. The Director develops short and long-term strategic plans which align with the District’s goals and objectives.

This position is scheduled to work 12 months per year on the Santa Monica College Main Campus.

Our ideal candidate will possess extensive management experience planning, implementing and overseeing maintenance (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, and/or locksmithing), skilled crafts, and utility services for a large, complex, multi-site public sector environment, as well as extensive knowledge of related industry standards and best practices. The selected candidate will possess leadership experience in a heavily unionized environment and effective teamwork skills, as this role will partner with the Director of Facilities Operations to develop, retain, and strategically leverage staff to meet District goals and develop a cohesive team environment.

Additionally, they will possess excellent communication, fiscal acumen/budgeting, dedication to sustainability, and collaboration skills to support college and community partners in improvement initiatives, regulatory navigation and long-term strategic planning.

• Plan, direct, and oversee the District’s facilities, maintenance, construction, remodeling, mechanical, utilities and energy management services.
• Develop short and long-term strategic plans aligned with the District’s goals and objectives.
• Foster resilience, environmental sustainability, and waste reduction across facilities operations.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience
  :
  Four years of experience with facilities construction and maintenance management, including two years of supervisory experience. Experience in an education system with multiple sites (e.g., K-12, community college, or university) is desirable.
• Education/Experience Equivalency
  :
  Experience and/or education of the same kind, level and amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• 18 paid holidays
• 24 paid vacation days
• 12 paid illness days
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage (including eligible dependents)
• Free mental health assistance through the Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) program.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS)
• 5% increase in base pay for every 5 years worked with SMC, up to 40 years of service.
• Free Big Blue Bus access and monthly incentives for eligible employees through the Sustainable Transportation Incentive Program