Manager/Facilities and Campus Safety

Westmoreland County Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across all college locations, supervise staff, and drive preventive maintenance programs. You will manage safety initiatives, compliance, and budgeting for facilities projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance, grounds, custodial services, and ensuring regulatory compliance; maintaining CMMS, and leading a team to deliver reliable facility services in a complex educational

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior supervisory and management experience required.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and HVAC controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day functions of the Facilities department for all College locations.
• Supervise Facilities staff and provide support to all locations.
• Develop and supervise preventative maintenance program across all locations.
• Maintain CMMS for work order management and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and state safety standards.
• Oversee safety programs and Emergency Response planning.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Safety management

Facility operations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Position Overview

This position is responsible to manage the day-to-day functions of the Facilities department including supervising the Facilities staff who provide support to all College locations. This position is also responsible for certain College safety functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage and oversee routine, preventative and emergency functions at all College locations for the following areas of responsibilty: maintenance and mechanical, the College grounds program including the athletic fields, and custodial services.
• Responsible for scheduling and planning in the areas of custodial, maintenance, grounds, and set‑ups for the campus, and ensuring staff coverage to maintain the campus and Education Centers at a high level; Assisting the Director/Facilities Operations and Construction with such planning during periods of inclement weather.
• Responsible for the daily supervision of the maintenance, grounds and custodial employees including performance management, improvement plans, and discipline.
• Develop and supervise the planned preventative maintenance program across all College locations.
• Maintain a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) utilizing best standards for daily operations of work order management and as a critical management tool for all Facilities functional areas.
• Plan and coordinate schedules for Facilities programs and projects.
• Maintain accurate and compliant regulatory code enforcement records for all required equipment, systems and areas for which the College must meet scheduled inspections and/or certificates.
• Ensure that all Facilities related equipment is maintained in a safe working manner per best practices based on manufacturers specifications and maintenance schedules. Develop a scheduled maintenance and obsolescence replacement process.
• Develop and maintain equipment and tools, and supplies and material inventory control systems and reports. Conduct periodic inventories to ensure minimal shrinkage.
• Manage and oversee the key structure and key management control process by maintaining accurate records of key assignments.
• Provide staff development, annual/periodic training and policy review for Facilities employees to establish teambuilding and a safe and positive work environment.
• Work to control expenses, assist in the development of the Facilities department operating and capital budgets, managing approved budgets, and the update of the College’s Facilities plan.
• Hire, mentor, and supervise direct reports; complete annual performance evaluations.
• Maintain campus-wide safety policies, procedures, and programs and serve on the College’s Safety Committee. Ensure the Safety Committee prepares reports and responses as required by federal and other regulations.
• Maintains a comprehensive emergency management plan and conducts root‑cause analyses of accidents and nearmisses and develops corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry standards with respect to workplace safety.
• Maintain required safety records, reports, and documentation.
• Serve as a member on the College’s Emergency Response and Planning Committees.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of buildings, grounds, laboratories, and other facilities.
• Oversee County Park Police and any other contracted services related to campus safety and security.
• Organize emergency drills and exercises, including fire, evacuation, and active threat exercises.
• Perform job duties in accordance with College policies and procedures; adhere to bargaining unit agreements as applicable.

Other Job Functions

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, work groups/teams, and professional organizations.
• Enhance professional knowledge by keeping current with emerging practices; monitor developing trends; integrate new technologies as applicable.
• Serve as a member of President’s Council.
• Advocate for the College at community events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of management processes to effectively plan, organize, implement, direct, control and evaluate programs assigned within areas of functional responsibility.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.

Education

• Associate’s degree in a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience required
• Prior supervisory and management experience required
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and HVAC controls required
• Ability to read and interpret blue print and systems operations and maintenance manuals required

Clearances & Background

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check Clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance
• Basic Employment Verification (at College’s expense)
• National Criminal Database Search (at College’s expense)
• Five-Panel Drug Screen (at College’s expense)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards preferred
• Experience working with and supervising employees under labor contracts preferred
• Related work experience in higher education preferred

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching, and stooping

Audible Demands

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

Visual Demands

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is conducted indoors and outdoors, including exposure to heat, cold, and wet conditions
• Possible use of ladders/scaffolding and exposure to heights
• Possible exposure to chemicals, grease/oils, fumes, wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Occasional work around moving vehicles

Salary

Salary $70,234

Posting Number: S-2023-274-P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 09/18/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Applicants Documents

• Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Optional Documents
• Transcripts

Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.