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.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

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

Position Summary

Opportunity is open until fillled, first review of applications will be: 01/16/2023

Salary range for this position is: $72,700 - $96,000/yr. (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about managing and leading facilities teams? Are you committed to maintaining safe, sound, and attractive facilities? Do you want to help students achieve their academic and professional goals by maintaining a great learning environment? Are you seeking to grow as a leader? If so, consider joining our team as the Associate Director – Facilities for one of the Seattle Colleges campuses.

As the Associate Director – 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.

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 supervise Maintenance, Grounds keeping and Custodial staff and mail services staff. 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 Executive Director – Facilities and Capital Projects, your peers, and the Capital Projects team 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 works closely with Capital Projects staff, reports to the Executive Director – Facilities and Capital Projects and has an indirect reporting relationship to the designated administrative leader for the college.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS.

Application Requirements:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached 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 remote operations, pending public health guidance. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Updated information about how to provide proof of vaccination or request a medical or religious accommodation will be posted as soon as it is known.

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.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• 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 Requirements:

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.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

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 accommodations 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 “cyber bullying”.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

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 a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.