"Assistant Director, Facilities"

About Cape Cod Community College:

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Director of Facilities assists with overseeing the day-to-day operations for the department including janitorial activities, snow removal efforts, landscaping, trades workers, and shipping and receiving activities. In addition, the role is responsible for oversight of service contractor repairs and providing predictive and preventive maintenance activities for systems such as HVAC equipment, electrical distribution, emergency and stand-by power generation equipment and associated transfer switches, critical pumping systems (sewer & potable water), fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, UPS systems, fuel tanks and pumps, etc. This role is responsible for developing, documenting, implementing, and overseeing preventive maintenance procedures at multiple Campuses in Southeastern MA.

In addition, the Assistant Director serves to support major and minor construction projects; overseeing safety of contractors while confirming installations are executed per design and with high quality, escalating any issues to the Facilities Director immediately for resolution. The Assistant Director is also responsible for supporting the Director with procurement of goods and services for the College and is required to become certified in accordance with the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General Procurement and Project Management office.

The Assistant Director manages all essential functions of the department in the Director's absence.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Review on-going day-to-day cleaning, landscaping, and maintenance activities, while providing input toward continuous improvement of techniques and materials.
2. Schedule and oversee maintenance contractors for the systems stated above, confirming equipment is maintained per the contracts, while also suggesting improvements to the process.
3. Participate in the RFP process and evaluation of the performance of incumbent suppliers.
4. Verifying all safety and site-specific policies are adhered to by suppliers.
5. Respond to emergencies/alarms/calls from Facility Director when needed for support of system repair.
6. Participate in and, at times lead, pre-construction walk-through activities with contractors, reviewing site specific parking, smoking, safety, emergency evacuation, and other pertinent policies.
7. Participate in review of studies, designs, and supports punch list process to assist with confirmation of complete and high-quality construction.
8. Provide input into Facilities Budget process annually and supports spending oversight to stay within assigned budget.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of infrastructure systems.
2. High School diploma or equivalent.
3. Current and valid State of Massachusetts driver's license.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Project & Outlook).
5. Ability to communicate effectively to state officials, suppliers, and leadership verbally and in writing.
6. Knowledge of the standard preventive maintenance procedures for critical infrastructure systems.
7. Knowledge of the methods and techniques, safety practices and procedures, followed in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all trades.
8. Knowledge of terminology, coding, symbols, and standard abbreviations used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all trades.
9. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Trade license(s) in electrical, plumbing, and/or refrigeration.
2. Project Management experience.

***Equivalency Statement***

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: Annual Salary Range of $110,000 - $125,000, dependent upon qualifications. Full-time, Non-unit Professional Position that includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program and the option for membership in the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 25, 2026

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2026 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Application Instructions:

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.