Facilities Manager II

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Carterville (CO); On-site; USD 88,663 - 98,515; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Annual & sick time

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee non-residential campus facilities, maintenance, custodial services, and grounds. You will supervise staff and contractors, manage budgets, and ensure safety policies are followed across buildings and systems on campus.

The position requires a combination of education and experience; certifications like CFM or CEFP are desirable but not required. A Colorado Driver License is needed, and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience, or
• Associate’s degree and three years related experience, or
• High School Diploma/GED and five years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, and manages staff.
• Oversees cleaning and maintenance of campus facilities and equipment.
• Initiates planned/preventive maintenance programs and manages repairs.
• Oversees grounds, landscaping, irrigation, snow removal, and related activities.
• Manages outside contractor services and campus utility/energy systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

Under the direction of the Campus Vice President and Director ofFacilities, this position oversees facilities management andmaintenance for a non-residential campus. Non-residential campusesmay have multiple buildings or service sites.

Areas of responsibilities include maintenance and repair, custodialservices, building safety and grounds. The Facilities Manageroversees and coordinates the work of employees and outsidecontractors, which may include plumbing, heating, electric,refrigeration, and air conditioning, preventive maintenance andrepair, water plant functions and construction projects. Inaddition, the Facilities Manager has budget responsibilities andmay supervise staff.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the positionsuch as a Bachelor’s and one year, Associate’s Degree and threeyears related experience, or High School Degree/GED and five yearsrelated experience, or equivalent education and experience thatwill provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities toperform the functions of the position.

Examples of certifications and professional training desired butnot required include: Certified Facility Manager (CFM),Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP), Facility ManagementProfessional (FMP), Certified Educational Facilities Professional(CEFP).

Knowledge, special Skills or abilities applicable to this position:skilled trade principles, practices and procedures; facilities andpersonnel management; budgeting; standard office equipment andsoftware; knowledge of current technology used in facilitiesmanagement such as web based control systems.

Ability to communicate clearly verbally, interpersonally, and inwriting; perform, problem solve and manage a variety of facilitiesmaintenance activities; manage and control budgets; organize;prioritize; supervise and delegate work to others to meet campusneeds; work independently and as part of a team; obtain andmaintain a valid Colorado Driver License and other requiredcredentials/licenses. Able to serve on-call duty as required.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principlesreflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams,cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. Theyguide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the rightfit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community memberin its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to workingeffectively with students, employees, and community members of allbackgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilitiespreferred.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform theirassigned duties within the State of Colorado. The Collegefurther expects employees to accurately report their work locationat all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability toensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, informationsecurity, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicantsmust be authorized to work in the United States without the needfor current or future sponsorship.

Hiring range = $ 88,663.76 - $98,515.29 annual salary dependingupon a combination of education and experience. Benefits includeMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirementcontribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mentalhealth resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordabletransitional housing may be available to the successful candidatebased on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable.CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accountsfor a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range islisted, salary will be set commensurate with the successfulcandidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay forEqual Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on August 14, 2026 or untilfilled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

• Hires, trains, and manages staff.
• Oversees the cleaning and maintenance of all campus facilitiesand equipment.
• Initiates planned/preventive maintenance programs for campusfacilities and manages unplanned repairs.
• Oversees grounds functions of the campus, such as landscapingand weed management, irrigation systems, snow removal, and relatedgrounds activities.
• Schedules, coordinates and oversees outside contractorservices.
• Manages campus utility and energy management systems. Monitors,adjusts, troubleshoots, repairs and/or coordinates with contractorservices.
• Oversees campus motor pool and other facilities vehicles;manages preventive maintenance and repair process.
• Works closely with architects, engineers, builders, contractorsand other parties involved in campus new construction, renovationsor remodels; serves as campus liaison.
• Oversees campus safety and security; manages key card systemaccess, surveillance, alarms, threat management. Coordinatesclosely with Risk Management.
• Oversees web based work order management system; collaborateswith IT and external vendors for technical support on all webbased/electronic systems.
• Oversees coordination of building space allocation and layout;oversees campus parking.
• Develops and administers the campus facilities budget;purchases equipment and supplies; maintains inventory andrecords.
• Manages and monitors all safety and compliance matters,including hazardous material and OSHA requirements.
• Supports campus needs and provides team assistance duringcampus office moves and installations, as well as the delivery andassembly of equipment and furniture.
• Directs, schedules, and/or provides after hours emergency oncall services.
• Participates in campus and college committees, such as searchcommittees, request for proposals, contract negotiations, facilityplanning processes, and others.
• May perform maintenance, grounds and custodial duties includingtrash removal to maintain offices, facilities, grounds, restroomsand public areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Sets up classrooms, meeting rooms, or events.
• Performs all work in accordance with sustainability, energymanagement, and recycling plans, procedures and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

This position works under the direction of the Campus VicePresident and the Director of Facilities.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may supervise full time, part time, and/or studentemployees.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including motorvehicles records check is required. Position will require traveland evening, weekend and holiday hours. Incumbents in this positionwill adhere to all safety and compliance policies of ColoradoMountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant standing and/or walking; occasionalsitting and driving; frequent climbing and balancing; constantstooping, kneeling, bending; frequent squatting, crawling,pushing/pulling; constant handling objects, reaching withhands/arms, using finger movements; frequent lifting, carrying,pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs., and frequently to occasionally morethan 100 lbs.; ordinary talking, hearing and vision capabilities;frequent reading/comprehending, writing and performingcalculations; constant communicating orally, reasoning andanalyzing; frequent work near moving mechanical parts, in high,precarious places; frequent exposure to fumes or airborneparticles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions,work with machinery, and risk of electrical shock; and occasionalvibration; and loud noise; driving licensed and unlicensedvehicles.

May require varying work schedule, including evening, weekend andholiday hours and potentially on-call duty; exposure to inclementweather and other potentially hazardous working conditions inconstruction and maintenance environments. Incumbents in thisposition will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all dutiesassigned.

Work is performed using a computer and a variety of skilled tradetools and motorized equipment daily; and cleaning and housekeepingtools and equipment frequently.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualifiedindividuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assistindividuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodationrequests related to employment, including completing theapplication process, interviewing, completing any pre-employmenttesting, participating in the employee selection process, and/or toperform essential job functions where the requested accommodationdoes not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability andrequire reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positiveexperience applying or interviewing for this position, pleasedirect your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, [e-mail]

Note

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basicnature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples oftypical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that allpositions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nordoes it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet theongoing needs of the organization.

Commitment to Sustainability

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to theinstitution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmentalstewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations,and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that alignswith our commitment to balance the needs of current generations notto compromise the needs of future generations.