Assistant Director of Facilities Operations
Arapahoe Community CollegeACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.
Job Summary
Join our team at Arapahoe Community College as the Assistant Director of Facilities Operations, where your hands-on expertise and leadership will help keep our campus running smoothly and safely. This role oversees the day-to-day maintenance and grounds operations across all ACC locations, ensuring our buildings, systems, and outdoor spaces remain in top working condition. You’ll work closely with skilled trades professionals, contractors, and campus partners to deliver high-quality service and reliable operational support.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys leading skilled teams, and brings strong problem-solving abilities to every challenge. From responding to daily facility needs to planning long-term maintenance strategies, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and the community. This position requires travel between ACC locations and use of ACC vehicles, and requires a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise maintenance and grounds teams, ensuring high-quality workmanship and safe operations.
- Oversee campus-wide maintenance activities, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and grounds care.
- Coordinate controlled maintenance projects, minor renovations, and contractor-supported work.
- Conduct routine facility assessments, prioritize work orders, and support long-term maintenance planning.
- Manage procurement of tools, equipment, and services while supporting budget and resource planning.
Qualifications
- Masters degree
OR
an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience will count towards the education requirement. An equivalency will not count towards the experience requirement listed below. - Three years of facilities management experience to include experience supervising maintenance and/or construction crews.
- Experience overseeing maintenance operations and controlled maintenance projects.
- Ability to draft, read, and understand drawings and layouts related to facilities systems.
- Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, grounds, and infrastructure systems.
- Must currently possess and maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and to respond to after-hours emergencies.
- Ability to use office software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook or similar email communication, Excel, PowerPoint and work order software.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive learning & work environment and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
- Experience working in facilities in higher education.
- Working knowledge of State Construction regulations and safety codes.
- Masters degree
Application Instructions
All applicants must submit:
- Resume
- Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.
At ACC, we seek to hire candidates who are committed to fostering respectful, welcoming, and supportive environments for all individuals. In your cover letter, please describe how you have worked to create such environments in your current or previous roles, and share what this commitment means to you in your professional practice
Additional Information
Occasionally moves, positions, and transports materials, equipment, and tools weighing
up to 50 lbs. around all ACC campus locations.This role frequently moves about and travels between all ACC campus locations.
Frequently works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include
inclement weather, heat, and cold. Occasionally ascends a ladder and may work from
high, exposed places such as to inspect the roof.
Reach out to us at HRrecruitment@arapahoe.edu if you have any questions.
ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Notice to all Applicants
- Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
- Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
- All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
- Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at arapahoe.edu
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu.
For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at (303) 797-5800, campus.police@arapahoe.edu, or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.