Director of Facilities

  Wells College is a nationally recognized, private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. Wells College is the leader in providing immersive academic experiences tailored by each student. Our historic campus in a lakeside setting that is ideally conducive to deep learning is home to over 150 years of evolving, inclusive traditions that bind Wellsians across generations. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to lead in the future, Wells College actively seeks to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all of our students -- 35% of whom identify as students of color and 32% who are first-generation -- to thrive. Wells College seeks qualified applicants for the position of Director of Facilities.  This position provides leadership and management of all facilities hiring, training, and scheduling of staff: office, custodial, trades and grounds; general oversight of the facility department, be the lead individual interacting with internal and external constituents concerning general maintenance issues. To insure a clean, healthy, and safe environment on campus for residents, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

Supervise Assistant Director and support/mentor their teams of technicians, grounds, and housekeeping staff

Set goals and objectives for each area and develop work plans to achieve them

Provide field supervision for all general facilities maintenance and repairs as needed

Work with vendors for optimum savings and service

Ensure supplies are ordered and distributed as needed

Work with campus departments regarding special events and regular campus functions

Prepare and manage office budgets   

Set team priorities while balancing preventative maintenance and project work into daily operations

Keep current on State and Federal regulations to ensure the College is compliant

Prepare required State and Local reporting annually

Required qualifications:  

• Bachelors’ degree and at least 3-5 years previous supervisory, general facilities management and scheduling experience.
• Successful candidate will possess the ability to motivate and offer direction; excellent supervisory and scheduling skills; strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills. 
• Computer literate. 
• Extensive knowledge of products and procedures for custodial and grounds maintenance 
• Must possess a valid NYS driver's license with no current moving and/or convictions. 
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. 
• Must be able to handle emergency situations in a professional manner and be available on-site when needed.   

Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

Basic and supplemental life insurance plans

403(b) retirement plan w/ 4% contribution 

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time away, including sick, personal and (10) vacation days upon hire, increasing to (15) days vacation at 1 year of service

Generous holiday time - (12) paid days including the week between Christmas and New Years

Flexible work hours

Dependent tuition benefits, including tuition remission at Wells and tuition exchange with other member institutions

Free parking and use of the fitness center, pool, library, boathouse dock, and other campus facilities

On-site café, Golf Course & Pro Shop, and discounts at College Store and Dining Hall with daily lunch buffet