Summary
Description
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
The Director of Facilities Operations is a key leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple campus locations in Littleton, Castle Rock, and Parker. This position oversees building, grounds, custodial, fleet, and event operations, and is ideal for someone who enjoys leading large teams, solving problems in real time, and ensuring smooth, safe day-to-day operations. The Director leads by example—building strong, reliable teams, managing projects and budgets, and working closely with staff, contractors, and campus partners to deliver high-quality service. With a focus on safety, compliance, and teamwork, this role plays a vital part in maintaining well-functioning facilities that support the College’s mission and community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor multiple facilities teams across campuses, promoting teamwork and accountability.
- Oversee daily operations including maintenance, custodial services, fleet, and event setups.
- Manage facilities projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget control.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards.
- Develop and manage budgets, making smart decisions about repairs, replacements, and resource use.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, OR and equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement, but will not count towards the experience requirements below.
- Three years of relevant leadership experience that include supervisory responsibilities.
- Three years of experience in project management involving major institutional construction and renovation projects.
- Experience in budget preparation and management.
- A valid non-restricted Colorado driver's license.
Preferred:
- Project management certifications.
Application Instructions
All applicants must submit:
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Resume
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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 that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and how you may have incorporated these ideas into your current or previous professional responsibilities.
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.
