Campus Facilities Director: Operations, Upgrades & Safety

Wilson College; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA, seeks an experienced Director of Facilities to lead the college's facilities operations across campus buildings, grounds, maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, custodial services, and capital projects.

The role will oversee day-to-day operations, develop long-term preventive maintenance strategies, and advance infrastructure modernization while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive facilities management, physical plant, or related experience.
• Experience leading multi-functional facilities or maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utilities, and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facilities management and physical plant operations, including maintenance, grounds, utilities, custodial, and infrastructure.
• Oversee preventive, corrective, emergency, and routine maintenance programs.
• Manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural, and utility systems.
• Develop and execute capital improvement, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure plans.
• Manage renovation, construction, and capital projects from planning through completion.
• Lead, develop, and manage facilities employees and contracted service providers.
• Manage operating budgets, capital forecasts, vendors, contracts, and project costs.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, OSHA/safety requirements, accessibility standards, environmental regulations, and institutional policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, extend asset life, and enhance campus facilities.
• Serve as the primary facilities leader and technical resource for campus leadership.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Capital projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Job description

Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA, seeks an experienced Director of Facilities to lead the college's facilities operations across campus buildings, grounds, maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, custodial services, and capital projects.

The role will oversee day-to-day operations, develop long-term preventive maintenance strategies, and advance infrastructure modernization while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.