Second Shift Facilities Manager

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Clarksburg (MA); On-site; 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 seeks a Facilities Manager for the second shift to oversee custodial care, maintenance of campus buildings and residence areas, and supervision of staff. This on-site role requires five years of facilities management experience and knowledge of safety regulations including OSHA/HAZMAT.

The position offers a union environment, on-site work, and a salary range of $62,000–$65,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of facilities management and operations.
• Minimum of five years of experience in facilities management; supervisory experience in a union environment preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT) and ability to apply them.

Responsibilities

• Plan second shift maintenance and custodial care for campus buildings and residence areas.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate second shift custodial staff; manage attendance and overtime.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and supplies for Facilities Operations.

Skills

Facilities management

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Tools

Facilities software

Work order systems

Building automation

Job description

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each, of our students.Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, andabout seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives.In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed toelevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators,fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In additionto our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortifiedour dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appearedon U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Collegesfor 10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of TopPublic Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2025, after earningthe No. 7 spot the prior three years. The College's focus onaffordable education and economic prosperity is reflected inadditional 2025 U.S. News rankings: No. 5 for Top Performer onSocial Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal artscolleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schoolsgraduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more atwww.mcla.edu

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Facilities Manager isresponsible for the planning, direction and supervision of allday-to-day activities related to second shift operations, custodialcare, and maintenance of campus buildings and residence areas. Thisposition requires a flexible work schedule that can includeweekends.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to the Interim AssistantDirector of Facilities Management

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervises classified employeesassigned to related areas of the Facilities Department

DETAILED STATEMENT OD DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan the second shift maintenance and custodial care of campusbuildings and residence areas.
2. Supervise, train, and evaluate all second shift custodialstaff. Manage attendance records, time away approvals and overtimefor all supervisees.
3. Manage the purchasing and inventory control of equipment,furnishings, materials, and supplies required for the Operationsand Maintenance area of Facilities Department.
4. Provide weekly reports to the Interim Assistant Director ofFacilities Department.
5. Responsible for assuring timely communications with departmentsto give work status/updates.
6. Develop and implement staff training and development programsfor Maintainers.
7. Prepare performance evaluations of assigned staff for InterimAssistant Director of Facilities review.
8. Work with Interim Assistant Director of Facilities and HumanResources to address performance and disciplinary matters,referencing appropriate areas of the collective bargainingagreement.
9. Develop and maintain standards of service in assigned workareas and provide a basis for evaluating employees and theirwork.
10. Provide timely communications regarding work status updates toappropriate parties.
11. Conduct daily walk-throughs and inspections of the campus-wideareas, including residence halls, academic, faculty andadministrative buildings. Appropriately address concerns and issuesobserved.
12. Respond to campus emergencies and critical incidents, asdirected.
13. Participate in the Department of Facilities Managementadministrator on-call schedule, as assigned.
14. Ensure unit is in compliance with all federal, state and locallaws and regulations, operating, environmental and safetyprocedures, and the College's policies and procedures including butnot limited to HAZMAT and OSHA. Prioritize and distribute request(W.O.) and SchoolDude reports to facilities staff.
15. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Knowledge of and experience with facilities.
2. Minimum of five years of experience in facilities management.Experience supervising in a collective bargaining environmentpreferred.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with federal and statelaws and regulations regarding safety; OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, etc. OSHA10-Hour training and certificate preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop, promote and implement plansand proposals.
5. Demonstrated ability to relate to others, and especially to manage, supervise and motivate staff.
6. Demonstrated ability to express oneself professionally inwritten and oral communication.
7. Proficient in the use of computers and database systems forproviding assistance in facilities management; inventory control,work orders, preventive maintenance, building automation, wordprocessing and other departmental functions.
8. Experience on a residential campus or working within aresidential environment preferred

Additional Information:

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

Employee Benefits:

Health Insurance: MCLA offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-typehealth insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage iseffective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire.Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage iseffective immediately.

Retirement: The MA State Employee Retirement System provideseligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-yearvesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligibleemployees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5%employer matching contribution.

Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, includingspouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA statecolleges, community colleges, and universities.

Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generousvacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation,issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on theentry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is noteligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations toqualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should youneed to request a reasonable accommodation for the applicationprocess, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of HumanResources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed tofostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, andinclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricularand employment opportunities for all applicants, students, andemployees 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 thebasis of sex in any educational program or activity that theyoperate, which extends to admission and employment.

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

Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: [phone]
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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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