Assistant Director of Facilities

NNMC Northern New Mexico College; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NNMC Northern New Mexico College is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities to direct and manage campus maintenance, ensuring that all facilities are structurally sound, mechanically operational, and electrically safe. The role includes overseeing staff, developing preventive maintenance programs, and coordinating with vendors and external service providers.

The position requires strong leadership, technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and a

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in facilities management or related field.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with workplace safety standards and hazard recognition.
• A valid NM Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage campus facilities maintenance and supervise staff.
• Ensure buildings are structurally sound, mechanically operational, and electrically safe.
• Develop and administer preventive maintenance programs for all systems.
• Coordinate safety regulations, reporting, and vendor interactions.
• Plan 24-7 coverage and manage after-hours emergencies.
• Inspect work and maintain records of time, materials, and maintenance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Technical knowledge: mechanical

Technical knowledge: electrical

Technical knowledge: HVAC

Safety standards awareness

Education

Associate's degree in facilities management or related field

Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related field

Job description

Compensation

Compensation: $67,000/annual Compensation Type: Exempt Employment Type: Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Grade: E08 Department: Building and Facilities

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Facilities directs and manages the overall maintenance of the campus by ensuring that all College facilities are structurally sound, mechanically operational, and electrically efficient and safe. Performs comprehensive technical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment and develops, documents, and administers preventive maintenance programs for all mechanical and electrical equipment. Oversees and coordinates the work of other facilities maintenance staff in the absence of the Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain a high level of positive and professional approach with staff, faculty, students, and community. Communicate regularly with facilities staff regarding job assignments and the required timeframe for proper workflow on facilities projects throughout the College campus. Ensure all reporting staff follow all safety, sanitation, and health regulations and policies. Perform interview, hire, disciplinary, and termination actions when necessary for staff. Assign, train, mentor, and direct facilities team members to carry out the exceptional campus experience and foster an environment for employees to be successful in performance, and further feel engaged and valued. Supervise the inventory system for supplies and equipment and establish reorder levels on a larger scale for the college; keep repair records for equipment. Provide direction to facilities team members and vendors, which may include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, janitorial, and groundskeeping. Ensures all systems, equipment, and assets are in well-maintained and reliable condition to ensure safe and effective operation. Responsible for the budgeting, management, and oversight of all preventative, remedial, and minor upgrade work required for the upkeep and improvement of buildings and its components. Monitors and reviews skilled professional landscape gardening tasks such as pruning, applying fungicides, herbicides, and fertilizers, detecting and treating diseases and insect problems, repairing damaged landscapes, and other specialized work. Monitors and coordinates maintenance and repair of all building electrical facilities and systems, heating, ventilation, and cooling systems, boilers, and plumbing systems; performs mid-level technical maintenance and repair tasks as appropriate. Investigates and troubleshoots problems with facilities systems across the campus, and coordinates problem resolution as appropriate. Troubleshoots and resolves or oversees the resolution of routine maintenance problems, such as structural problems, cabinet repair, or basic mechanical or other equipment malfunctions. Oversees and coordinates routine facilities maintenance activities for the campus, including snow removal; may perform routine maintenance tasks, as required. Develop a plan for 24-7 coverage relating to building usage, custodial, grounds, and maintenance. As appropriate, contact and coordinate external service agencies to schedule repair work and ensure timely and effective work order completion. Inspect work completed by workers and contractors and ensure that all time, materials used, and maintenance records are properly documented. Perform and coordinate the usage of facilities by college personnel/groups and organizations within the community; set-ups, teardowns, and clean-up, staff scheduling, and the assignment of overtime. Ensures adequate stocks and serviceability of necessary maintenance supplies and equipment; purchases materials, supplies, and/or equipment as appropriate. Prepares and maintains records on all maintenance activities. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Maintain a building keying system and master keying record of all keys issued to and retrieved from employees. Provide information and respond to questions from faculty, staff, students, and the public; perform investigations and seek resolution of complaints and concerns. Operate of a variety of complex heavy equipment. Remain available after hours to respond to facility-related emergencies, power outages, or safety hazards. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate's degree in facilities management or related field
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Technical knowledge and strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with workplace safety standards and hazard recognition.
• A valid NM Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related field
• Five years of supervisory experience
• General welding using various techniques such as MIG, TIG, or Arc welding.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, push, reach for, and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stay on feet up to eight hours a day.

Work Environment

Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Best Consideration Date

November 6, 2026

EEO Statement

NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Mission

Our mission is to support student success by providing access to affordable, community-based learning opportunities that meet the educational, cultural and economic needs of the region.

Vision

As a Hispanic- and Indigenous-serving institution, sustained by place, culture, and innovation — Northern is a beacon of higher education for all students, igniting minds to create vibrant futures.

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