Director of Facilities Operations

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) located in the scenic Hudson Valley is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And for over 70 years SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.

Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.

The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful energetic and impactful leadership and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen we encourage you to consider joining our College community.

The Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for the day-to-day leadership management and customer delivery functions of the Facilities department across all College campuses. The Director translates departmental strategy into daily execution by establishing priorities directing personnel and resources managing service performance and ensuring that Facilities responds effectively to the needs of students faculty staff and College programs.

The Director oversees capital projects and Facilities Master Plan implementation under the direction of the Executive Director. The Director is responsible for Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and regulatory compliance emergency management sustainability initiatives labor relations and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct and oversee daily Facilities operations across all College locations including maintenance building systems utilities custodial services grounds landscaping and seasonal operations.
• Lead Facilities personnel and operations including staffing performance management training cross-training and labor relations.
• Oversee Facilities customer service and delivery ensuring work requests building needs moves events setups and other campus services are effectively coordinated and completed.
• Manage work-order and asset-management systems preventive and predictive maintenance programs service standards and operational performance.
• Plan and manage Campus Let projects and support capital projects the Facilities Master Plan and the integration of completed projects into ongoing operations.
• Manage the Facilities operating budget procurement contracts vendors and expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety fire/life-safety regulatory and other applicable requirements including inspections corrective actions and staff training.
• Direct Facilities response to emergencies outages severe weather utility failures and other incidents and support College emergency management activities.
• Oversee shuttle bus operations and Facilities support for events moves furniture logistics space transitions and other campus needs.
• Develop and implement Facilities policies procedures service standards and performance expectations; monitor operational and customer service metrics and support campus sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as an ex officio member of the College Safety & Security Committee.

Education Required: Associates Degree with 10 years experience; or a Bachelors Degree
with 8 years of demonstrated experience in facilities operations.

Experience Required: Demonstrated supervisory experience managing facilities personnel and multiple operational functions. Valid New York State Drivers License.

Preferred Knowledge Skills Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering Construction Management Business Administration or a related field with progressively responsible experience in facilities operations or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience with skilled trades building systems and maintenance custodial and grounds operations project coordination labor relations work-order/asset-management systems and contractor management.
• Facilities management experience in a higher education environment.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel co-workers all college employees and the public.
• Must be able to travel between the Colleges two campuses and other sites.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of institutional facilities operations and maintenance.
• Experience managing multiple operational departments and unionized personnel.
• Knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance and computerized maintenance management (CMMS) and asset-management systems.
• Project Management and/or Facilities Management certification.
• Experience managing small and medium-sized renovation repair and Campus Let projects.
• Experience with contractor vendor purchasing and operational budget management.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety building fire/life-safety accessibility and environmental requirements.
• Strong customer service and service-delivery orientation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make timely decisions during operational emergencies.
• Strong written verbal organizational and problem-solving skills.

Deadline for Applying: November 15 2026

Position begins January 2026

Salary: $93582.60 - 116536.84 per annum. Commensurate with experience. This is a Staff & Chair Grade 90 12 month position

SUNY Orange offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Excellent low-cost health insurance
• Generous leave policy (including Winter and Spring Breaks)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plans
• Retiree Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identification sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status veteran status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis Civil Rights Compliance Officer 115 South Street Middletown NY 10940

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
  1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career
  2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

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