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Director of Facilities Management

PennWest Edinboro Campus • Clarion, PA • 1h ago

Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion

Posting Number: S357P

Posting Text:

Job Title: Director of Facilities Management

Type of Employment: Full Time

Bargaining Unit: Management

Full-Time/Part-Time:

FLSA:

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Position Classification:

Department: Facilities Management

Job Summary / Basic Function:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management, the Director of Facilities Management provides professional direction and leadership for the planning, construction, maintenance, operations, safety, physical assets, grounds, and infrastructure of one of the three PennWest University campuses; California, Clarion, or Edinboro. This position is responsible for ensuring facilities are safe, well maintained, compliant with all applicable codes and regulations, and conducive to a high-quality learning environment. The Director oversees capital projects, preventive maintenance, energy management, environmental stewardship, and compliance.

Essential Duties:

Develop, implement, review, evaluate, and modify as required, all policies, guidelines, and major program and project Directives. Control implementation of same through supervisory control of subordinate managers, foremen, administrative assistants, and work order clerks.

Supervise the development of all capital building and building improvement programs, budgets and contracts. Represent the University in meetings and discussions with the contractors, engineers, architects and Dept. of General Services in the execution of plans, including the design and construction of all new facilities and major building renovation and modification projects.

Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of a total workforce. Coordinates a program of all maintenance on all heating and central air conditioning, electrical and plumbing systems, grounds maintenance, and landscaping. Coordinates the total housekeeping program on campus through a Custodial Services Manager.

Supervises all phases of in-house construction and renovation projects. Provides technical counsel and works with university administrators in the planning of projects. Reviews and evaluates architectural drawing and specifications and recommends necessary changes.

Cooperates with the Health and Safety Officer in conducting a program of safety and security of facilities through the efforts of the campus Safety Committee, a variety of outside groups, such as, OSHA and the National Safety Council, as well as safety and housekeeping inspectors from the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of General Services, and the Department of Education.

Assists in the administration of various labor agreements covering bargaining unit employees. Confers with the Chief Human Resources Officer regarding the interpretation and application of contract Provisions.

Coordinates physical security of building entry locking devices.

Arrange and coordinate periodic training seminars to enrich employees' insight and knowledge, and to enhance the performance of their many specialized duties.

Prepares and submits departmental operating budgets and forecasts of budgetary needs for new equipment, repair, and maintenance projects, etc. Approves purchase requests and controls the issuance and use of equipment, supplies, and materials used in building and grounds maintenance.

Responsible for the central steam and utilities plant.

The positions will be filled based on the individual campus vacancies.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

see Job Summary/Basic Function.

Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary:

Bachelor's Degree Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Administration, or related building construction field; or relevant experience of five years of professional management experience of building, grounds, and/or custodial management, including two years of public institution supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years higher education campus facilities management

Formal facilities management training completed

Management of unionized personnel

Capital and operational facilities budget management

Physical Demands:

Work Location:

PennWest Clarion Campus.

Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?

Yes. Up to 4 times per year.

Work Hours:

8am-4pm Monday through Friday

Posting Date:

03/03/2026

Closing Date:

3/18/2026

Open Until Filled:

Diversity Statement:

PennWest University's Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university's mission.

ADA Statement:

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, %20asalsgiver@pennwest.edu; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

EEO Statement:

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.

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