Second Shift Facilities Manager - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; North Adams (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 to lead second shift operations across campus buildings and residence areas. The role requires supervising custodial staff, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position commands a flexible schedule including weekends. The ideal candidate has at least five years’ facilities management experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with CMMS and related tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in facilities management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise in a collective bargaining environment.
• Knowledge of federal and state safety laws (OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT) preferred.
• Proficient in using computers and database systems for facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Plan second shift maintenance and custodial care of campus buildings and residence halls.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate second shift custodial staff; manage attendance, time-off, and overtime.

Skills

Facilities knowledge

Leadership

Safety compliance

Computer proficiency

Tools

Office/CMMS systems

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, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2025, after earning the No. 7 spot the prior three years. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2025 U.S. News rankings: No. 5 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more atwww.mcla.edu

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 OD DUTIES AND 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 records, time away approvals and overtime for all supervisees.
• Manage the purchasing and inventory control of equipment, furnishings, materials, and supplies required for the Operations and Maintenance area of Facilities Department.
• Provide weekly reports to the Interim Assistant Director of Facilities Department.
• Responsible for assuring timely communications with departments to give work status/updates.
• Develop and implement staff training and development programs for Maintainers.
• Prepare performance evaluations of assigned staff for Interim Assistant Director of Facilities review.
• Work with Interim Assistant Director of Facilities and Human Resources to address performance and disciplinary matters, referencing appropriate areas of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Develop and maintain standards of service in assigned work areas and provide a basis for evaluating employees and their work.
• Provide timely communications regarding work status updates to appropriate parties.
• 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.
• Respond to campus emergencies and critical incidents, as directed.
• Participate in the Department of Facilities Management administrator on-call schedule, as assigned.
• 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.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and experience with facilities.
• Minimum of five years of experience in facilities management. Experience supervising in a collective bargaining environment preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with federal and state laws and regulations regarding safety; OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, etc. OSHA 10-Hour training and certificate preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, promote and implement plans and proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to others, and especially to manage, supervise and motivate staff.
• Demonstrated ability to express oneself professionally in written and oral communication.
• 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.
• 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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