Interim Associate Director of Facilities

Seattle Colleges; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Promotional Opportunities

Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Transportation benefits

Tuition Waivers

PEBB Wellness Plan

EAP

Job summary

South Seattle College seeks an Interim Associate Director of Facilities to lead facilities maintenance, Grounds, custodial, and mail services. You will ensure compliance with health, life safety, and building codes, while guiding a team including an electrician, grounds staff, painter, and office supervisor.

The role partners with VP Administrative Services and Capital Projects to develop policies and standards, and will require 100% in-person work through June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three+ years of facilities maintenance leadership experience.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise maintenance, grounds, custodial, and mail services.
• Oversee CMMS work orders and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Organizational ability

English communication

Leadership

Education

Associates degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Opportunity Description

South Seattle College is looking to hire an Interim Associate Director of Facilities.

Opportunity Description

South Seattle College is looking to hire an Interim Associate Director of Facilities.

Salary Range for this position is $81,821 to 112,991 annually based on experience. Most Candidates will be offered a salary in the $85,000-$95,000 range.

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than 9/25/2026 and first review of materials will begin at that time.

Background

As the Associate Director of Facilities you are in a mission critical role. Prospective students factor the state of facilities into their enrollment decisions. When students are in an attractive, well maintained, and safe physical environment they respond, they thrive, and they go on to build successful lives and contribute to their community and our society.

Overview

In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of facility maintenance, grounds, custodial and mail services, compliance with health, life safety, and building codes and recommendations for facilities improvements for one of the Seattle Colleges campuses. As a department manager you will directly supervise, one electrician, 2 Grounds staff, 1 painter, 1 office supervisor, and will have oversee departmental decision-making authority or Campus Services Department. As a campus leader you will nurture a customer responsive culture and productive relationships with staff, other departments, and other parties. As a member of the facilities management team, you will work with the Vice President of Administrative Services and Capital Projects to make plans, develop policies, procedures, and standards, support each other’s professional development and that of your respective teams. You will work independently with minimal supervision within the parameters of the facilities management system.

The position will work closely with day-to-day operations and Capital Projects staff, reports to the Vice President of Administrative Services.

This interim position will end on June 30 th , 2027.

This position is required to be 100% in person.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges¿North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College¿and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures

• Attach current Resume
• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice To Applicants

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

What You Will Be Working On

• In coordination with any team supervisors or managers and using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), schedules and assigns maintenance, grounds, pest management, and custodial work on all shifts, assures work assignments are consistent with job classification, evaluates work methods and procedures, implements appropriate changes, and assures proper handling of cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and hazardous materials.
• Schedules and oversees inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on facilities, grounds, and associated equipment. Oversees preventive maintenance programs.
• Manages work order entry and completion in the CMMS for building systems and custodial equipment to assure facilities performance metrics can be analyzed and reported..
• Manages and oversees the use of the CMMS for all departments at the college.
• Oversees maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds, and associated equipment in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, codes and regulations.
• Oversees all college waste disposal, including recycling, compost/yard waste, refuse, hazardous materials waste stream disposal, manifests, SDS sheets, and all reporting to authorities having jurisdiction.
• Oversees college access control and key management in partnership with College Safety and Security and Administrative leadership.
• Manages surplus equipment and furniture/materials storage and disposal according to WA State requirements, in collaboration with Purchasing office.
• Ensures compliance with local, State, and Federal environmental, health and safety requirements, including training. Performs facilities inspections weekly to comply with Department of Ecology, Labor, and Industry safety standards.
• Collaborates with other facilities team members District wide in the development of plans, policies, procedures and standards.
• Assist and attend to all meetings related to Capital project.

What You Bring As a Candidate

• Associates degree, OR two or more years of relevant progressively responsible experience.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, physical plant operation, construction, environmental health and safety; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may substitute formal education
• Previous experience with staff supervision.
• Demonstrated organizational ability and ability to work effectively in collaboration with broad stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated cultural proficiency and the ability to communicate and work effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic backgrounds with diverse physical and learning abilities
• Proven experience in training; able to convey complex information in an understandable way to a variety of audiences in individual, small, and large group settings
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Possess a valid Washington driver¿s license at time of hire and throughout employment.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources .

Physical Setting

• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of ¿bullying¿ behaviors, including ¿cyberbullying.¿

Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.