Facilities Director

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Pet Insurance

Health Plan Enrollment

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. seeks a Facilities Director to lead campus maintenance at the Salt Lake City site. The role blends leadership with hands-on project involvement to maintain top facility standards for a technical trades-focused institution.

The candidate should have 5–7 years in building maintenance and 1–3 years in management, with preferred HVAC certs and strong project-management skills. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: 5-7 years in building maintenance; 1-3 years of managerial experience.
• Skills: Strong project management skills.
• Skills: Licensed or certified in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or general contractor preferred.
• Skills: Intermediate level in HVAC, painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, safe use of power and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participate in maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds, including renovations and improvements.
• Develops and oversees preventative maintenance schedules and ensures inspections meet policies and regulations.
• Manages P&L for the facility department and recommends cost-containment measures.
• Partners with Purchasing to solicit bids; selects contractors and negotiates bids for facility projects.
• Manages staffing, training and development of the maintenance team.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

General contractor

Welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Are you a great leader, but still a hands-on person who loves to get fully involved in making a building project come to life? Does having a beautiful buildingthat peopleare inAWEof when they first walk in make you beam with pride?ThisFacilities Directorrole is for you!Combineyourknowledge and experience ofleading people and projects withyourknowledge ofbuilding maintenancein a role that serves the technical trade industry for a super rewarding career opportunity!Overview:TheFacilities Directoris responsible for the overall campus maintenance of our upcoming Salt Lake Citycampus. The ideal candidate for ourFacilitiesDirectorpossessesa strong understanding of facilities and maintenance operations as well as extensive leadership experience including directly leading and developing a team of oneor more employees. Extra ideal if you are certified in HVAC. UTI prides itself on the remarkable condition of our facilities,and that level of pride and commitmentstarts with ourFacilitiesDirector!

What We Offer

• - Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year
• - Anticipated Hire Date: November 2026
• - Paid Training
• - Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• - Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)
• - Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• - Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• - Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• - Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• - Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

What You'll Do

• Facilities Maintenance: Directs and participate in maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds, including renovations, expansions, and improvements.
• Develops/oversees schedules for preventative maintenance and ensures that facilities are inspected regularly to identify current and potential maintenance needs. Ensures repairs comply with internal policies and external regulations [EPA, OSHA, NATEF, ACCSC etc.].
• Manages P&L for the facility department and makes recommendations for cost containment.
• Partners with Purchasing to solicit bids; selects contractors/subcontractors and negotiates bids for project renovation or construction of facilities. Manages vendor relations.
• Manages staffing, training/certifications, development, and performance of the maintenance department, ensuring that staff is informed of changes that affect maintenance.

What You'll Bring

• Education:High school diploma or GED required
• Experience:5-7 years of experience in building maintenance, 1-3 years of managerial experience
• Skills:Strong project management skills.
• Skills:Licensed or certified in one or more areas is preferred: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or general contractor.
• Skills:Intermediate level in functional skills; HVAC, painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, safe use of power, and hand tools.

About Us

It’s all about the reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 16 technical programs. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!