Director of Facilities Operations

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Please attach a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references, at least two of which should be supervisory. References will be contacted after initial interviews. For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by 6/21/2026

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Position Information

Campus Title Director of Facilities Operations

Department Facilities Services

Position Summary

SUNY Geneseo—New York’s Public Honors College—relies on a high performing Facilities Management department to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable environments that support learning, research, and campus life. The Director of Facilities Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all campus maintenance, utilities, custodial, and grounds operations.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management, the Director ensures the effective operation, maintenance, and renewal of campus buildings, infrastructure, and utility systems. The Director leads a diverse team of supervisors and technical staff responsible for the Core Shop, Zone Shop, Heating Plant, and Grounds & Custodial operations, and collaborates closely with campus partners across Academic Affairs, Athletics, Residence Life, and Campus Auxiliary Services.

The Director plays a critical role in supporting capital project execution, reviewing designs for maintainability, coordinating utility shutdowns and system tie ins, and ensuring operational readiness. This position requires strong technical judgment, demonstrated leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex operations in a dynamic institutional environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or military veteran status, plus a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, maintenance, utilities, construction, or related operational environments.

• Must demonstrate commitment and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents supporting campus and department missions.

• Extensive knowledge of building systems, including HVAC , electrical, boilers, plumbing, refrigeration, controls, and utility distribution.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements including NYS Building and Energy Codes, OSHA , NFPA , and related standards.

• Experience supervising technical staff, first‑line supervisors, or operational managers.

• Proficiency with CMMS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital plan review tools (Bluebeam/Adobe).

• Candidates for this position must hold a valid drivers license.

• Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship is not offered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC , Engineering Technology) and at least 10 years of progressively responsible facilities operations experience, OR bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction, Technology, or Management and at least 5 years of related experience

• Professional licensure or certifications (PE, RA, CEFP , CCM , PMP ).

• Experience in higher education or large institutional environments, including public sector facilities operations.

• Familiarity with SUCF , OGS , DASNY , and SUNY capital project processes.

• Experience developing operational policies and emergency procedures, including incident command structures.

• Knowledge of sustainability practices, energy‑efficient design principles, or LEED standard and/or WELL standards.

• Experience mentoring and developing supervisors and management‑level staff.

License/Certification

Other Skills Required

Supervision Received

The position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Chief Sustainability Officer and operates with a high level of independence.

The Director is expected to exercise sound technical and managerial judgment and requires minimal day‑to‑day direction.

Supervision Exercised

Will supervise up to 5 Direct Reports-Grounds, Maintenance, Utilities & Custodial

*The incumbent functions as the primary deputy to the Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Chief Sustainability Officer and is responsible for exercising delegated authority, overseeing operations, and ensuring continuity of leadership whenever the AVP is unavailable.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S448

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled 249

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Perm

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Job Posting Date 06/05/2026

Apply By 06/21/2026

Job Posting Closed Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary $115,000-$135,000

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please attach a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references, at least two of which should be supervisory. References will be contacted after initial interviews. For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by 6/21/2026

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 50%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 1: Operational Leadership & Staff Management

• Provide leadership and supervision for operational units including the Core Shop, Zone Shop, Heating Plant, Grounds, Custodial, and Stores.

• Set clear expectations for safety, productivity, customer service, and accountability.

• Oversee daily operations to ensure reliable building systems, utilities, and campus services.

• Develop staff through training, coaching, cross‑training, and succession planning.

• Maintain consistent performance standards aligned with campus policies and labor agreements.

• Promote a positive labor–management environment and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build collaborative relationships with Residence Life, Student Affairs, Campus Auxiliary Services, and Academic Affairs.

• Ensure operational readiness for academic schedules, events, and seasonal campus needs.

• Oversee fleet operations and service quality across grounds care, custodial standards, and utility system performance.

*The incumbent functions as the primary deputy to the Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Chief Sustainability Officer and is responsible for exercising delegated authority, overseeing operations, and ensuring continuity of leadership whenever the AVP is unavailable.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 2: Projects, Technical Oversight & Capital Support

• Provide operational input during planning, design, and construction phases of capital and campus projects

• Review designs for maintainability, system integration, and operational impacts.

• Coordinate campus utility shutdowns, system tie ins, and construction logistics.

• Support project documentation workflows including RFIs, submittals, commissioning, and closeout.

• Collaborate with SUCF , OGS , DASNY , OSC , and consultants to ensure compliance with state procedures and standards.

• Initiate and manage inhouse projects that improve infrastructure reliability, energy performance, and preventive maintenance outcomes.

Percentage Of Time 30%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Function 3: Strategic Operations, Compliance & amp; Campuswide Responsibilities

• Strategic Facilities Planning & amp; Space Utilization

• Support long range facilities planning and infrastructure renewal strategies.

• Direct campus space planning, utilization analysis, and space allocation processes.

• Participate in campus master planning and capital prioritization efforts. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Health & Safety

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, maintenance, utilities, construction, or a related operational environment?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents