Director, Facilities

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Retirement plan contribution

Job summary

Boise State University in Boise, Idaho, seeks a facilities operations leader responsible for maintenance, trades, custodial, and grounds across a division or college building.

The role leads capital project management, supervises staff including student employees, and ensures safe, efficient facility services.

Strong organizational skills, budget awareness, and ability to supervise multiple teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related facilities experience.
• Experience managing budgets and estimating project or equipment costs.
• Ability to supervise multiple staff and teams.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance and custodial services.

Responsibilities

• Directly manages supervisory staff for facility services including custodial and building projects.
• Develops operating procedures for public assembly buildings and custodial services.
• Oversees evening and weekend managers.
• Coordinates and supervises building construction projects and facility upgrades.
• Oversees space inspections and equipment needs.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

Staff supervision

Facility operations

Safety compliance

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Job Summary/Basic Function

This position has the responsibility and oversight of facilities management and project construction, including maintenance, trades, custodial, and grounds for a division or college building(s). Serves as lead for capital project management and related projects. Supervises staff including student employees. Manages facility services, custodial services, safety and security programs.

Department Overview

We believe that Boise State Athletics connects our community, propels our university to greater heights, and changes the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world. We believe in BLUE.

Level Scope

Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees at the entry or intermediate level. Functions as advisor to unit and administration and sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results. Analyzes and resolves problems through drawing from prior experiences. Interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of campus resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Directly manages the supervisory staff responsible for facility services, including custodial or event and meeting production, housekeeping services, and building projects.
• Develops and approves the operating procedures for public assembly buildings, custodial, and facilities.
• Has administrator responsibility for evening and weekend managers.
• Responsible for department training, recognition, and performance management, providing feedback and approving evaluations, working directly with each department supervisor.
• Coordinates, plans, and supervises building construction projects, equipment replacement, furniture replacement, and facility upgrades.
• May oversee inspection of office, event, recreational, staff, team, and back-of-house spaces. The position will assess ongoing furnishing and equipment needs.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of group dynamics, conflict resolution skills necessary for training, problem-solving, etc.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance necessary to develop and interpret department reports.
• Experience in managing budgets, estimating project or equipment costs.
• Ability to manage large multi-use facilities or housing spaces.
• Experience supervising, hiring, training, scheduling, progressive discipline, and evaluating multiple staff and/or teams of staff.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance and custodial needs and services.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional experience.
• Two (2) + years overseeing commercial property or public assembly buildings.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary starts at $60,673.60 annually and is commensurate with experience.
• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

About Us

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond. Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed. Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/

Advertised: August 26, 2026 Mountain Daylight Time

Applications close: September 9, 2026 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time