Facilities Director, Technical & Trades - School of Business

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah in Salt Lake City is seeking a senior facilities leader to oversee all School of Business buildings, systems, and related operations. This role directs facilities operations, safety, events, and security programs, aligning with university goals and coordinating across departments.

Responsibilities include space utilization, system upgrades, staff management, emergency readiness, and strategic planning for long‑term facilities objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area; equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) is acceptable.
• Eight years of progressively more responsible management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and coordinate with other University resources to maintain the look and feel and the architectural intent of the individual buildings.
• Direct the use of and make recommendations regarding the utilization of space within the school to increase utilization rates and to better utilize the available space to meet the changing needs of the school.
• Ensure through facilities staff members that all building systems are working optimally and in a safe and efficient manner and employ external and internal resources in accomplishing the goals of the school as they relate to buildings and building systems.
• Review and approve upgrades and enhancements to building systems to keep up with changing technologies, especially as it relates to classroom environments.
• Direct and verify that operational tasks are being delivered efficiently, timely, and effectively through staff members responsible for those tasks, by empowering, supporting, and enabling staff members in the execution of their responsibilities.
• As applicable within the scope of this job to take steps to maximize the safety and security of the staff, faculty, and students of the School of Business through the effective employment of safety and security protocols, coordination with emergency services resources, and the installation and maintaining of security and safety devices.
• Respond 24/7 to building and school emergencies as required.
• Direct and oversee the utilization of the emergency management system in maintaining an emergency response team for the school, and to collaborate and coordinate emergency efforts with the universities Emergency Management department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Facilities management

Budget planning

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area

Equivalency allowed

Job description

University of Utah in Salt Lake City is seeking a senior facilities leader to oversee all School of Business buildings, systems, and related operations. This role directs facilities operations, safety, events, and security programs, aligning with university goals and coordinating across departments.

Responsibilities include space utilization, system upgrades, staff management, emergency readiness, and strategic planning for long‑term facilities objectives.