Director - Facilities

AFE; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead operations, maintenance, and capital projects for college buildings and grounds in Santa Barbara, CA. The role oversees custodial, maintenance, construction and repair activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant facilities support for the campus community.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, at least five years in facilities management, and two

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration or related field.
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in construction, maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Two years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, control and direct operations and activities involved in the inspection, cleaning, construction, maintenance and repair of College District buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Coordinate personnel, projects and resources to meet College District needs and assure smooth and efficient departmental activities.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and manage transfers, reassignments and disciplinary actions.
• Plan and implement cleaning, maintenance and repair projects; monitor progress and ensure compliance with standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration or related field

Job description

Director - Facilities

• Salary: $122,976.00 - $149,831.00 Annually
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: 215
• Closing: 11/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
• Location: Santa Barbara, CA
• Department: Facilities & Operations

Basic Functions

A message from Erika Endrijonas, Ph.D., Superintendent/President, Santa Barbara City College

Welcome to Santa Barbara City College (SBCC)! Congratulations on making the next step in your career at a community institution that is anchored in opportunity, access, and education. So much goes into making SBCC a top institution and exceptional individuals like yourself are a part of our vision, mission, and commitment to the success of every student at SBCC.

At SBCC, we are building a culture, active and committed to academic excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors. We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful college. And as a leader among community colleges we take pride in our ability to solve problems for the benefit of our students and the community.

We seek college employees, like yourself, who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. And, in return, we make every effort to make this a great place to work. If this appeals to you and you are ready to make the commitment we invite you to join our community and embrace our commitments and values.

Vision Statement

Santa Barbara City College strives to build a socially conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform our world.

Mission Statement

The College is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, respectful, participatory, and supportive community dedicated to the success of every student.

College Facts (as of Fall 2024)

• Instruction, administrative, and support services are provided by 211 full-time faculty, 433 adjunct faculty, and 309 full-time staff and management.
• Santa Barbara City College currently enrolls approximately 13,611 students, the majority of whom are from racially diverse populations as follows: African American/Black - 2.4%; American Indian/Alaskan Native: 0.3%; Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander- 5.5%; Hispanic/Latinx - 42.4%; two or more races - 6.1%; Unknown - 2.6%; and White: 40.2%.
• 47% of SBCC's students are under age 19, 28.2% are between the ages 20 and 24, 16.3% are between the ages of 25 and 39, and 8.5% are 40 or older.
• 35.6% of SBCC's students attend full time (12 units or more), and 64.4% of SBCC students attend part- time.
• SBCC's Wellness Hub (The WELL) was the first stand alone health & wellness center among California's 116 community colleges, and now its model is being adapted statewide via a digital "Wellness Companion Hub."
• SBCC secured $34 million in state matching funds to replace the Physical Education Building Replacement Project-an exciting, student-centered development that exemplifies the mission of Measure P: to revitalize and modernize our cherished campus while preserving its excellence for future generations.
• In 2009, SBCC gained the status of Hispanic Serving Institution, which among many other benefits, made the college eligible to apply for federal grants geared toward strengthening institutional capacity and building programs to increase the success of Hispanic and other underrepresented students.

Basic Functions

Under the direction of the Vice President-Business Services, plan, organize, control and direct operations and activities involved in the inspection, cleaning, construction, maintenance and repair of College District buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment; coordinate and direct communications, personnel, projects and resources to meet College District needs and assure smooth and efficient departmental activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plan, organize, control and direct operations and activities involved in the inspection, cleaning, construction, maintenance and repair of College District buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment; establish and maintain departmental and project time lines and priorities; assure related activities comply with established laws, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures.

Coordinate and direct communications, personnel, projects and resources to meet College District needs and assure smooth and efficient departmental activities; confer with staff and administrators regarding custodial, maintenance, construction and repair projects, activities, progress and related needs and issues; assure proper and timely resolution of Department issues and conflicts.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and schedules, and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; assure employee understanding of established requirements.

Plan, schedule, develop and implement cleaning, installation, maintenance and repair projects; monitor, assess and modify activities in response to project progress; inspect projects completed by personnel and contractors for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and specifications.

Estimate and assure adequate personnel, materials and equipment needed for cleaning, maintenance and repair projects and activities; compile and prepare cost estimates; initiate recruitment activities as needed; monitor and assure adequate inventory levels of equipment and supplies; research and coordinate the purchase of equipment and supplies as needed; assist with bidding functions.

Participate in the planning, development, scheduling, design and implementation of construction and renovation projects; coordinate projects with administrators, architects and contractors and participate in the preparation of related cost estimates. Provide consultation to administrators, personnel, outside agencies and the public concerning cleaning, maintenance, construction and repair activities; respond to inquiries, resolve issues and conflicts and provide detailed and technical information regarding related projects, services, timelines, standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures.

Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for maintenance, repair and assigned construction functions; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.

Provide technical information and assistance to the Vice President of Business Services regarding cleaning, maintenance, repair and construction activities, needs and issues; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.

Coordinate activities to assure facilities are cleaned and maintained in a safe and orderly condition; inspect buildings, grounds and facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs; direct preventative maintenance functions; coordinate response to emergency custodial and maintenance needs.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of various records and reports related to projects, work orders, plans, specifications, inspections, expenditures, inventory, plans, facility use, hazardous waste, personnel, waste management, budgets and assigned activities; assure mandated reports are distributed to appropriate governmental agency according to established time lines.

Communicate with personnel, administrators, contractors, outside organizations and the public to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns; receive and prepare a variety of correspondence concerning departmental operations.

Coordinate, organize and lay out maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks; interpret plans, diagrams, blue prints, sketches and specifications.

Develop and implement policies, procedures and training sessions related to worker safety; coordinate related accident prevention and loss control functions with consultants, personnel and others; direct hazardous waste removal functions for the College District.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Attend, conduct and participate in a variety of meetings as assigned; prepare and deliver oral presentations concerning maintenance, repair and construction activities as required; attend and participate in various in-services and seminars.

Coordinate facility use functions to meet the needs of the College District and the community.

OTHER DUTIES

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of building and facilities including two years in a supervisory capacity.

Sensitivity to and understanding the diverse racial, ethnic, ability status, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students. Experience working with student parents and/or foster youth students is preferred.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with California public school construction and maintenance. Familiarity with California Department of State Architect (DSA) regulations and processes.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF

Planning, organization and direction of operations and activities involved in the inspection, cleaning, construction, maintenance and repair of College District buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment.

Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in cleaning, grounds maintenance, construction, maintenance and repair activities. Applicable building codes, ordinances, requirements, regulations and safety precautions.

Requirements of maintaining buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Health and safety regulations and procedures.

Applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.

Inventory practices and procedures. Preventive maintenance principles and practices.

Budget preparation and control.

Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.

Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patient and courtesy.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

ABILITY TO

Plan, organize, control and direct operations and activities involved in the inspection, cleaning, construction, maintenance and repair of College District buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment.

Coordinate and direct communications, personnel, projects and resources to meet College District needs and assure smooth and efficient departmental activities.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Inspect projects for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures.

Participate in the planning, development, scheduling, design and implementation of construction and renovation projects.

Develop and implement policies, procedures and training sessions related to worker safety.

Estimate and assure adequate personnel, material and equipment levels needed for projects.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Work independently with little direction. Plan and organize work.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

• The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis prior to the start of employment.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires verification of identity and the right to work in the United States.
• Selected candidates must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Proof of college coursework or degrees indicated will be required of selected candidates.
• All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

BENEFITS

• The District offers a cafeteria style plan in which employees are given a district allowance and may choose from a number of medical and dental plans. Life and income protection insurances are also available.
• Vacation days (based on assigned hours) are earned and accumulated on a monthly basis.
• Sick leave is earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and is accumulated from year to year.
• Holidays: 17 holidays per year.
• Credit Union: The Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services.
• Retirement: Employees, who work 20 or more hours per week, are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Social Security, and Medicare.

Selection Procedure

SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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