Director of Facilities Operations – HigherEdJobs

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/orWELLstandards.
• Experience mentoring and developing supervisors and management-level staff.

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 Number: S448

Line # to be filled
249

Apply By: 06/21/2026

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.

Percentage Of Time
50%

Percentage Of Time
20%

Percentage Of Time
30%

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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