Assistant Director of Facilities

Insight Global; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Assistant Director of Facility Services to support the Director by managing daily facility operations across all campuses. You will supervise staff and vendors, oversee maintenance and custodial services, manage work orders, and assist with projects and improvements that support the college’s mission.

Responsibilities include overseeing day‑to‑day operations, managing preventive maintenance, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with campus partners to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, business administration, architecture, or related field.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• 4+ years hands-on experience maintaining or troubleshooting facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day facility operations including maintenance, custodial services, landscaping, mail services, shipping & receiving, and surplus materials.
• Supervise facility staff and coordinate schedules, assignments, and coverage.
• Manage preventive maintenance, repairs, and minor renovation projects.
• Oversee outside contractors for maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping services.
• Troubleshoot facility issues related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
• Monitor and manage work orders using the Brightly system.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA requirements, and college policies.
• Assist with purchasing supplies, managing inventory, and maintaining service vehicles.
• Support staff performance evaluations, training, and professional development.
• Collaborate with campus partners and Building Coordinators to ensure service needs are met.
• Adjust schedules as needed to meet operational demands, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Skills

Facility operations

Staff supervision

Vendor management

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in facilities management

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

Insight Global is looking for an Assistant Director of Facility Services to support the Director by managing daily facility operations across all campuses. This role helps ensure buildings and grounds are safe, clean, functional, and well maintained. The Assistant Director supervises staff and vendors, oversees maintenance and custodial services, manages work orders, and assists with projects and improvements that support the college’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day facility operations including maintenance, custodial services, landscaping, mail services, shipping & receiving, and surplus materials
• Supervise facility staff and coordinate schedules, assignments, and coverage
• Manage preventive maintenance, repairs, and minor renovation projects
• Oversee outside contractors for maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping services
• Troubleshoot facility issues related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance
• Monitor and manage work orders using the Brightly system
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA requirements, and college policies
• Assist with purchasing supplies, managing inventory, and maintaining service vehicles
• Support staff performance evaluations, training, and professional development
• Collaborate with campus partners and Building Coordinators to ensure service needs are met
• Adjust schedules as needed to meet operational demands, including occasional evenings or weekends

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Skills and Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, business administration, architecture, or a related field
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience

At least 4 years of hands‑on experience maintaining or troubleshooting commercial or industrial facilities (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building systems, and grounds equipment) Someone coming from an Higher Ed background