Director of Facilities

Pitzer College; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition exchange

Job summary

Pitzer College in Claremont, CA, seeks a Director of Facilities to lead daily operations, budget oversight, and campus support services. You will supervise staff, coordinate capital projects, and ensure safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance across facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of supervisory experience, with strong leadership and communication skills. On-campus work schedule is 40+ hours weekly, with occasional evenings or events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 8–10 years of supervisory/management experience; custodial experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facilities operations, staffing, and scheduling.
• Ensure regular building inspections and maintenance planning.
• Manage budgets, payroll, and timekeeping records.
• Coordinate services with campus departments to support events and activities.
• Supervise staff performance and conduct evaluations with HR.
• Support capital projects and vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Custodial operations

Prioritization

Training & development

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Location

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title

Director of Facilities

Job Details and Requirement

Position Title: Director of Facilities

Department :Facilities

Supervisor : Associate Vice President of Facilities

Last Updated: 10/28/2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provides leadership and oversight of daily facilities operations, including staffing, project coordination, and campus support services. Ensures the efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation of college facilities while maintaining high standards of service, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. Responsible for employee performance management, budget oversight, vendor relationships, and supporting capital improvement projects. Collaborates with campus stakeholders and department leadership to advance operational priorities, support institutional goals, and ensure a well-maintained campus environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee daily facilities operations, assign work, monitor project progress, and ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling.
• Provide service to the campus community, prioritizing the needs of students and the academic mission while ensuring timely and effective support for the President’s Office, institutional events, and campus activities.
• Insure regular building inspections are completed, assess facility conditions, and recommend maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Manage equipment, supplies, inventory, and procurement to support efficient departmental operations.
• Coordinate facilities services with campus departments to minimize disruptions and support events, activities, and summer programs.
• Support the Associate Director of Maintenance and Construction, where needed, regarding maintenance, renovations, and construction projects.
• Work alongside the Assistant Director of Planning, Capital Projects and Construction on contractor and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with service agreements and performance standards.
• Supervise staff performance, conduct evaluations, and address employee development and performance concerns in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Assist with departmental budget development, monitoring, and resource allocation.
• Support campus sustainability initiatives, safety compliance, emergency preparedness, and response efforts.
• Provide leadership and operational support to the AVP, represent Facilities on institutional matters, and respond to after-hours operational needs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to foster a positive, collaborative work environment, build morale, and promote accountability among a diverse workforce.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish language proficiency highly desirable.
• Knowledge of custodial operations, including cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, equipment, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to independently prioritize responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and effectively manage multiple operational demands with minimal supervision.
• Experience training, coaching, and developing employees, including conducting performance evaluations and addressing performance concerns.
• Ability to manage budgets, payroll, and timekeeping records.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Eight to ten years of related supervisory/management experience required, plus additional years of custodial experience desirable. Must have in-depth knowledge of facilities and related workforce.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervision of union employees is strongly preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile liability insurance.

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes

Staff

Grounds and Arboretum Services Manager, AD of Facilities, Safety and Event Management.

Time Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position working 40+ hours per week for 12 months per year. The regular hours for this position are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. These hours may vary due to needs of the College or department, such as occasional evenings, weekends for event and holidays. On occasion may participate in the Campus Facilities on-call rotation with other department managers.

Work Model

On-Campus

Compensation

Budgeted Salary Range: $125,000-$130,000 per year.

Benefits

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more.

Working Environment

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor work environment with seasonal hot and cold weather. Not all facilities have air conditioning. Moderate noise levels from equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for prolonged periods of time;
• Operate a computer;
• Communicated with others by email, in person and over the phone;
• Read printed materials and a computer screen;
• Have the mobility to use standard office equipment;
• Stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch;
• Lift up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level without assistance;
• climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and up to ten feet unassisted; and j
• Have the stamina tow manage a high-volume workload in fast-paced environment and occasional long hours.

Classifications

• CSA Reporter:Yes
• AB1825: Yes
• FERPA: No
• Mandatory Reporter: Yes
• Responsible Employee: Yes

Instructions

Only qualified applicants please.

Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application

• Cover Letter: Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications makeyouan ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer’s core values best relates to yourown.
• Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates ofexperience.
• Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).

Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges’ automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.

Covid-19 Vaccination

Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affiantive Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Safety Report

A copy of this report is online at http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; [phone].

Reporting Definitions

• Campus Security Authority Reporter (CSA ): Employees responsible for reporting crimes that are disclosed to them, so that crime statistics reporting is as accurate as possible.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act Reporter (FERPA) : Employees with access to student records and information must adhere to the privacy protection requirements under FERPA, which restricts what student information may be disclosed and to whom.
• Mandatory Reporter : Employees who have frequent contact with children are required to report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Responsible Employee : Any employee who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence, who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate School designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.