Facilities Manager

Berkshirejobs; North Adams, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Waivers & Discounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA, is seeking a Facilities Manager to plan, direct, and supervise second shift operations, custodial care, and maintenance of campus buildings and residence areas. The role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, and reports to the Interim Assistant Director of Facilities Management.

The successful candidate will supervise custodial staff, manage inventory and work orders, coordinate safety compliance (OSHA/HAZMAT), develop staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in facilities management.
• Experience supervising in a collective bargaining environment preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT) and related practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Plan the second shift maintenance and custodial care of campus buildings and residence areas.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate all second shift custodial staff; manage attendance, time-off approvals and overtime.
• Manage purchasing and inventory control of equipment, furnishings, materials and supplies for Operations and Maintenance.
• Provide weekly reports to the Interim Assistant Director of Facilities Management.
• Coordinate timely communications with departments to provide work status updates.
• Develop and implement staff training and development programs for Maintainers.
• Prepare performance evaluations for staff for review by the Interim Assistant Director.
• Address performance and disciplinary matters in coordination with HR and union agreements.
• Develop and maintain service standards in assigned work areas and evaluate staff work.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs and inspections of campus areas; address issues observed.
• Respond to campus emergencies and participate in on-call schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including safety procedures and policies.
• Assist with on-going project work and other duties as assigned.

Job description

Location: North Adams, MA Category: Administrative Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Sep 9 2026

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Facilities Manager is responsible for the planning, direction and supervision of all day-to-day activities related to second shift operations, custodial care, and maintenance of campus buildings and residence areas. This position requires a flexible work schedule that can include weekends.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Interim Assistant Director of Facilities Management

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises classified employees assigned to related areas of the Facilities Department

DETAILED STATEMENT OFDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan the second shift maintenance and custodial care of campus buildings and residence areas.
2. Supervise, train, and evaluate all second shift custodial staff. Manage attendance records, time away approvals and overtime for all supervisees.
3. Manage the purchasing and inventory control of equipment, furnishings, materials, and supplies required for the Operations and Maintenance area of Facilities Department.
4. Provide weekly reports to the Interim Assistant Director of Facilities Department.
5. Responsible for assuring timely communications with departments to give work status/updates.
6. Develop and implement staff training and development programs for Maintainers.
7. Prepare performance evaluations of assigned staff for Interim Assistant Director of Facilities review.
8. Work with Interim Assistant Director of Facilities and Human Resources to address performance and disciplinary matters, referencing appropriate areas of the collective bargaining agreement.
9. Develop and maintain standards of service in assigned work areas and provide a basis for evaluating employees and their work.
10. Provide timely communications regarding work status updates to appropriate parties.
11. Conduct daily walk-throughs and inspections of the campus-wide areas, including residence halls, academic, faculty and administrative buildings. Appropriately address concerns and issues observed.
12. Respond to campus emergencies and critical incidents, as directed.
13. Participate in the Department of Facilities Management administrator on-call schedule, as assigned.
14. Ensure unit is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, operating, environmental and safety procedures, and the College's policies and procedures including but not limited to HAZMAT and OSHA. Prioritize and distribute request (W.O.) and SchoolDude reports to facilities staff.
15. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

1. Knowledge of and experience with facilities.
2. Minimum of five years of experience in facilities management. Experience supervising in a collective bargaining environment preferred.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with federal and state laws and regulations regarding safety; OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, etc. OSHA 10-Hour training and certificate preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop, promote and implement plans and proposals.
5. Demonstrated ability to relate to others, and especially to manage, supervise and motivate staff.
6. Demonstrated ability to express oneself professionally in written and oral communication.
7. Proficient in the use of computers and database systems for providing assistance in facilities management; inventory control, work orders, preventive maintenance, building automation, word processing and other departmental functions.
8. Experience on a residential campus or working within a residential environment preferred

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, permanent, benefited position within the APA bargaining union. The annual salary for this position is $62,000 - $65,000 per year. This is a second shift position. Hours are Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm, with some weekends required.

Employee Benefits:

Health Insurance: MCLA offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
Retirement: The MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
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