Assistant Director of Facilities Management

Kentucky State University

Assistant Director of Facilities Management overseeing university facilities operations. Planning, organizing, and evaluating departmental functions while ensuring safety and compliance.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeFrankfort • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists the Director of Facilities Management in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the daily operations of the Facilities Management Department.
Assesses the condition of campus facilities and infrastructure and recommends maintenance, repair, renovation, replacement, and capital improvement priorities.
Assists in developing short-term and long-term maintenance plans for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, roofing, structural systems, utility infrastructure, and building interiors and exteriors.
Coordinates and monitors preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and extend the useful life of University facilities.
Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of maintenance personnel and assists with employee scheduling, work assignments, training, performance management, and operational oversight.
Ensures maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, University policies, and industry standards.
Coordinates and monitors contracted maintenance services to ensure work is completed according to contract specifications and University expectations.
Conducts facility inspections and identifies deficiencies requiring corrective action.
Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors, and external agencies while resolving operational issues in a professional and timely manner.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, facilities operations, construction management, or a closely related field.
Previous supervisory or lead experience is preferred.
Experience managing maintenance operations, facilities projects, budgets, or contracted services is preferred.
Valid driver's license. Must maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with University requirements. Additional facilities-related certifications are preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Facilities MaintenanceMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsPlumbing SystemsFire Protection SystemsRoofing SystemsStructural SystemsUtility InfrastructurePreventive MaintenanceFacility Inspections

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship ManagementTeam LeadershipOperational Oversight

Certifications

Facilities-Related CertificationsValid Driver's License